Carboxylic Acids Question 127

Question: Fruity smell is given by

[MH CET 2004]

Options:

A) Esters

B) Alcohols

C) Chloroform

D) Acid anhydrides

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

All esters are pleasant liquid having pleasant fruity smell. Many of them are used in perfurmery, e.g. Benzyl acetate etc.