Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 59

Question: The rose odour from an ester is formed by the action of HCOOH on

Options:

A) Pine oil

B) Olive oil

C) Geraniol

D) Turpentine oil

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ C _{10}H _{17}OH $ (Geraniol) a liquid terpene alcohol forms ester of rose odour with HCOOH.