Esters are one of class of “carboxylic acid derivatives” we will study. Esters are calle...

Esters are one of class of “carboxylic acid derivatives” we will study. Esters are called this because an ester can be “derived from” (made from) a carboxylic acid. Based on the examples in Model 3, describe the structural similarities and differences between esters and carboxylic acids.