The molecular formula of an ester is HCOOCH3. What will be the molecular formula of the alcohol and the acid from which it might be prepared ?

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The molecular formula of an ester is HCOOCH₃. What will be the molecular formula of the alcohol and the acid from which it might be prepared ?

HCOOH + C₂H₅OH

CH₃COOH + CH₃OH

HCOOH + CH₃OH

CH₃CH₂COOH + CH₃OH

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During esterification reaction when an acid and an alcohol react they form ester and water. The hydrogen atom of water eliminates from alcohol and – OH from the acid. So by given ester HCOOCH₃ ,we can make parent alcohol and acid.