justincava99 justincava99
  • 26-04-2017
  • Chemistry
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Which class of compounds is responsible for the scents and flavors of many fruits?
A. amides
B. amines
C. ethers
D. esters

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Аноним Аноним
  • 26-04-2017
The organic compound that make fruits and flowers scent and taste is esters, or D.
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AsiaWoerner AsiaWoerner
  • 15-07-2019

Answer:

Esters

Explanation:

Esters are derivatives of carboxylic acid obtained by reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol.

The general formula of an ester is : RCOOR'

Smell and hence a kind of flavor in many fruits is due to ester.

For example:

The ester in banana is isoamyl acetate

The ester in citrus fruit is octyl acetate

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