MDCAT
Chemistry
2014
Chemistry · Carboxylic Acids and its Derivatives
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Question
Ethyl butyrate and butyl butanoate are esters with the flavor of:
Options
- A
Pear
- B
Banana
- C
Pineapple
- D
Apple
Explanation
Ethyl butyrate and butyl butanoate are esters with the flavour of pineapple.
It is a fact and should be memorized.
Pear flavor is often associated with propyl acetate.
Amyl Acetate has flavour of banana so this option is incorrect.
Ethyl butyrate and butyl butanoate are esters with the flavour of pineapple.
It is a fact and should be memorized.
Apple flavor is often associated with methyl butyrate.
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