KCET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Oil of winter green is
- A a carboxylic acid
- B an alcohol
- C a ketone
- D an ester
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(D) an ester
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Methyl salicylate is also known as oil of winter green. It is an organic ester.
methyl salicylate (oil of winter green)
methyl salicylate (oil of winter green)
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