Which functional group is characteristic of esters?

A. Carbonyl
B. Hydroxyl
C. Amino
D. Carboxyl

Answer: Carbonyl

Additional Information: Esters contain a carbonyl group (C=O) adjacent to an alkoxy group (-O-R).

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