Answer: The correct answer is an alcohol and an acid.
Explanation:
Esters are defined as the functional group of organic compounds having general formula of [tex]RCOO-R'[/tex] where R and R' are the alkyl or aryl groups. They are fruity smelling compounds.
It is formed by the combination of an alcohol and an acid.
For Example: The formation of ethyl ethanoate from the combination of acetic acid and ethanol.
The chemical reaction for the formation of ethyl ethanoate follows:
[tex]CH_3COOH+CH_3CH_2OH\rightarrow CH_3COOCH_2CH_3+H_2O[/tex]
Hence, the correct answer is an alcohol and an acid.
