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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Which of the following is used in perfumery?

  1. A Esters of benzoic acid
  2. B Ethanoic acid
  3. C Methanoic acid
  4. D Sodium benzoate
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(A) Esters of benzoic acid

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Esters are derivatives of carboxylic acid and are characterized by fruity smell so they are used in perfumes.