Esters are a class of organic compounds formed from an alcohol and a carboxylic acid, and they are commonly known for their pleasant, often fruity or flowery odors. Ethyl acetate is an ester derived from ethanol and acetic acid.
Which one among the following compounds has a sweet and fruity smell ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2024 · Topic: Organic Chemistry (Oxygen Containing Organic Compounds: Alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives; important named reactions.)
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