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Esters of which acid are used in the perfume industry?(a) Ethanoic acid(b) Benzoic acid(c) Phthalic acid(d) Formic acidI have been asked this question in my homework.The doubt is from Uses of Carboxylic Acids topic in chapter Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct option is (b) Benzoic acid

For explanation I would SAY: Esters of benzoic acids are USED in the perfumery industry. For example, ethyl BENZOATE is a component of some FRAGRANCES and artificial FLAVOURS.



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