Which one of the following compounds does not have the -OH group?
Correct answer: D. Ethyl acetate
- A. Ethylene glycol
- B. Glycerol
- C. Picric acid
- D. Ethyl acetate
Explanation
Ethyl acetate does not contain the -OH group. Instead, it contains an ester functional group.The chemical formula of ethyl acetate isCH3COOC2H5. It consists of an acetate group (CH3COO) attached to an ethyl group (C2H5). The acetate group is an ester functional group, consisting of a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to an oxygen atom (O), which is further bonded to an alkyl or aryl group.The ester functional group gives ethyl acetate its characteristic fruity odor and is responsible for its properties as a solvent, particularly in lacquers, paints, and nail polish removers.
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