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An ester contains a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to an oxygen that's bonded to another carbon- key to many fragrances and medications.

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Organic Chemistry (Functional Groups, Hydrocarbons) HESI A2 Practice Questions

Free Organic Chemistry (Functional Groups, Hydrocarbons) practice questions for the HESI A2 exam with detailed rationales.

Question 1 of 2

A nurse is reviewing a medication label that contains an ester functional group. Which of the following best describes the structure of an ester?

gen which is bonded to another carbon

A. Contains –OH and –NH₂ groups bonded to a carbon
B. Contains a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a hydroxyl group
D. Contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms in a chain
C. Contains a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to an oxygen which is bonded to another carbon