Question 4

What is the major solubility class of methyl salicylate (2)?


Methyl Salicylate (2)
  1. Methyl salicylate is a strongly acidic compound, i.e., a carboxylic acid.
  2. Methyl salicylate is a weakly acidic compound, i.e., a phenol.
  3. Methyl salicylate is a neutral compound.
  4. Methyl salicylate is a basic compound.
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