JAMB - Chemistry (1994 - No. 37)

The general formula of alkanoates is?
RCHO
R2CO
RCOOH
RCOOR

Explanation

Otherwise known as ESTERS, they are easily gotten from a reaction between the CARBOXYLIC acids and ALCOHOLS

RCOOH + R'OH yields a combination of an ester(RCOOR') and water. 

 

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