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The general formula of an ester (where R represents an alkyl group) is:A) R - OHB) R - COOHC) R - COORD) R - H

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The correct answer is B) R - COOH.

An ester is a class of organic compounds that is derived from carboxylic acids. It is formed by the condensation reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol, resulting in the elimination of a water molecule. The general formula of an ester is R - COOR', where R represents an alkyl group derived from the carboxylic acid and R' represents an alkyl group derived from the alcohol. The COO portion of the formula indicates the ester functional group, which is a carbonyl group (C=O) attached to an oxygen atom (O), and the R and R' groups can be various alkyl or aryl groups.

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