Which one among the following compounds has a sweet and fruity smell ?

Which one among the following compounds has a sweet and fruity smell ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Ethyl alcohol” option2=”Acetic acid” option3=”Ethyl acetate” option4=”Acetophenone” correct=”option3″]

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2024
Ethyl acetate has a sweet and fruity smell.
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.
Ethyl alcohol (ethanol) has a characteristic alcoholic smell. Acetic acid is a carboxylic acid with a pungent, vinegar-like smell. Acetophenone is a ketone with a sweet, sometimes described as almond-like or floral, smell.
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