Ethyl propanoate is a colourless compound with a pineapple-like smell. It is present naturally in some fruits such as kiwis and strawberries. The structural formula of ethyl propanoate is given below. (a) Write the names of the carboxylic acid and the alcohol from which this compound is formed. (b) Apart from mixing the carboxylic acid and the alcohol, what should be done to form this compound?

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