Which compound is a mesylate?
A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV

Name: Which compound is a mesylate? A)I B)II C)III D)IV
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Question

Which compound is a mesylate?  
A)I 
B)II 
C)III 
D)IV

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A mesylate is a compound containing the functional group -SO3CH3, which is derived from methanesulfonic acid. In III, the -OH group is replaced by -OMs (methanesulfonate ester), making it a mesylate. I, II, IV, and V do not contain this functional group, so they are not mesylates.

Which Compound Is a Mesylate