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Which of the following is a sweet smelli...

Which of the following is a sweet smelling substance?

A

Ammonia

B

Methanol

C

Esters

D

Ethanol

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The correct Answer is:
C

Esters are sweet-smelling substances and are used in making perfumes. They are produced when carboxylic acids are heated with alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst. The catalyst is usually concentrated sulphuric acid.
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