Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The basic compounds which is giving pleasant odour to fruits

  1. Alcohols

  2. Alkanes

  3. Esters

  4. Alkeenes
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Esters are organic compounds responsible for the pleasant fragrant odors found in many fruits. Esters are formed by the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid. Option C is correct. Alcohols (A) have characteristic odors but are not typically fruit-fragrant, alkanes (B) are odorless, and alkenes (D) have different properties.

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