JAMB Chemistry 2013 Objective — Question 47
Question 47 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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An organic compound with a pleasant smell is likely to have a general formula
- A. CnH2n+1COOCnH2n+1Correct
- B. CnH2n+1COCnH2n+1
- C. CnH2n+1CHO
- D. CnH2n+1COOH
Explanation
Alkanoates (esters) are sweet-smelling organic compounds. Their general molecular formula is CnH2n+1COOCnH2n+1, or RCOOR', where R and R' may be the same or different alkyl/aryl groups.
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