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Structure of two esters

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How do I draw the structure of two esters with the molecular formula, C3H6O2?

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  1. Put the ester functional group in the middle: we know that we will have 1 carbon (the acid carbon) double bonded to an oxygen atom and single bonded to another O that is then bonded to another C (the alcohol carbon).

    We have 1 C left: it can go on either the first or second carbon, making two esters (methyl acetate or ethyl formate).

    Hard to explain in words - see the articles for the diagrams.

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