Practice mode Food Technology

Esters are chemically related to which class of compounds?

Correct answer B. Alcohols

Explanation

Esters form when an alcohol reacts with an acid, losing water. They are often described alongside alcohols because each ester contains an alkoxy group derived from the parent alcohol.

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