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Which of the following formula represents esters?

A
R-OH
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R-COOH
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RCH2OH
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D
R-CO-O-R
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Solution

The correct option is D R-CO-O-R
Esters are formed when carboxylic acids react with alcohols and undergo a condensation reaction with the elimination of a water molecule (dehydration). The reaction is known as esterification. Esters are represented by a formula of R-CO-O-R.
R-OH represents aliphatic alcohols.
R-COOH represents aliphatic carboxylic acids.
RCH2OH is also a representation of aliphatic alcohols.

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