(a)
Interpretation: To give the molecular formula for the given compound.
Concept Introduction: Molecular formula gives the exact number of atoms that are present in a molecular compound.
(a)
Answer to Problem 131A
The molecular formula for methyl acetate is
Explanation of Solution
Methyl acetate is a carboxylate ester of acetic acid. It has a pleasant smell and it is characterized as a flammable liquid.
The molecular formula for methyl acetate is
The structural formula for methyl acetate is represented as follows:
(b)
Interpretation: To give the molecular formula for the given compound.
Concept Introduction: Molecular formula gives the exact number of atoms that are present in a molecular compound.
(b)
Answer to Problem 131A
The molecular formula for 2-hydroxypropanoic acid is
Explanation of Solution
2-hydroxypropanoic acid is an IUPAC name for lactic acid which is an organic acid with a white solid in appearance.
The molecular formula for 2-hydroxypropanoic acid is
The structural formula for 2-hydroxypropanoic acid is represented as follows:
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