What ester is formed when butanoic acid (CH3CH2CH2CO₂H) is treated with each alcohol in the presence of H2SO4? a. CH3OH b. CH3CH2CH2OH C. d. OH -CH2CH2OH

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What ester is formed when butanoic acid (CH3CH2CH2CO₂H) is treated with each alcohol in the presence of
H2SO4?
a. CH3OH
b. CH3CH2CH2OH
C.
d.
OH
-CH2CH2OH
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