What kind of smell do Esters have?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Sweet smell like fruits.
- Esters are chemical compounds derived from an acid (usually carboxylic acid) and an alcohol.
- They have the general formula R-COO-R’R-COO-R’, where RR and R’R’ are organic groups. The structure of esters is what gives them their characteristic smells.