Which of the following functional groups participate in the formation of an ester bond?
A)hydroxyl group and amino group
B)carboxyl group and amino group
C)hydroxyl group and carboxyl group
D)hydroxyl group and carbonyl group

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An ester bond is formed between the hydroxyl (-OH) group of a carboxylic acid and the hydroxyl (-OH) group of an alcohol, resulting in the formation of a carboxylate ester and water. Therefore, the functional groups that participate in the formation of an ester bond are hydroxyl group and carboxyl group. Neither amino group nor carbonyl group participate in the formation of an ester bond.

Which of the Following Functional Groups Participate in the Formation