4.9 Esters, Fats and Oils

Section A

For each of the questions only one of the lettered responses (A - D) is correct.

Select the correct response in each case and mark its code letter by connecting the dots as illustrated on the answer sheet.

1. In the nitration of methyl benzoate, 3.0 g of the nitrated product was obtained from 2.7 g of methyl benzoate.

What is the percentage yield and the name of the product?

A 83% of methyl 3-nitrobenzoate

B 90% of methyl 3-nitrobenzoate

C 83% of 3-nitromethylbenzoate

D 90% of 3-nitromethylbenzoate