Chemistry PYQ 57 of 152 · Organic Chemistry

The odour of acetic acid resembles that of

  1. Avinegar
  2. Btomato
  3. Ckerosene
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

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Correct answer: (a) vinegar

Explanation

Acetic acid (CH3COOH) is the main acid in vinegar, giving it a sharp, pungent, sour smell.

Being volatile, it readily evaporates, so its odour strongly resembles vinegar, not tomato or kerosene.

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