Find the odd number / letters / word from the given alternative.

Pear
Apple
Litchi
Guava E. Orange

The odd one out is C, litchi. The other four fruits (pear, apple, guava, and orange) are all pomes, which are fruits that have a core with seeds inside. Litchi is a drupe, which is a fruit that has a single seed surrounded by a fleshy outer layer.

Pome fruits are typically round or oval in shape, with a thick skin that is often red, green, or yellow. The flesh of a pome fruit is usually white or cream-colored, and it is often juicy and sweet. The core of a pome fruit is made up of several seeds, which are usually hard and inedible.

Drupe fruits are typically round or oval in shape, with a thin skin that is often red, purple, or black. The flesh of a drupe fruit is usually soft and juicy, and it surrounds a single seed. The seed of a drupe fruit is usually hard and inedible.