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JAMB Chemistry 2013 Question 47

Question 47

Alkanoic Acids and Esters

An organic compound with a pleasant smell is likely to have a general formula

  1. A.CnH2n+1CHO.
  2. B.CnH2n+1COOH.
  3. C.CnH2n+1COOCnH2n+1.
  4. D.CnH2n+1COCnH2n+1.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (CnH2n+1COOCnH2n+1.)

Explanation

Esters (RCOOR′) have pleasant, fruity smells.