Which one among the following compounds has a sweet and fruity smell?
A.Ethyl alcohol
B.Acetic acid
C.Ethyl acetate✓ Correct
D.Acetophenone
Explanation
Ethyl acetate (CH3COOC2H5) is an ester known for its characteristically sweet, fruity smell, similar to that of pears or nail polish remover. Esters in general are responsible for the pleasant aromas of many fruits and flowers. Ethyl alcohol has a sharp alcoholic odour, acetic acid has a pungent vinegar-like smell, and acetophenone has a sweet but more floral/almond-like smell, not characteristically fruity like the esters.
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