What is the common name of this compound?

A)ethyl methyl ester
B)diethyl ester
C)ethyl methanoate
D)2-ether-2-butanone
E)ethyl acetate

Question

What is the common name of this compound?

A)ethyl methyl ester 
B)diethyl ester 
C)ethyl methanoate 
D)2-ether-2-butanone 
E)ethyl acetate

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure given represents ethyl acetate, which is the ester formed by the reaction between ethyl alcohol and acetic acid. It is commonly used as a solvent and flavoring agent in various industries. Choice A (ethyl methyl ester) and choice C (ethyl methanoate) refer to different compounds. Choice B (diethyl ester) does not match the given structure. Choice D (2-ether-2-butanone) refers to a ketone that is structurally different from the given compound.

What Is the Common Name of This Compound