8.The fruity smell is of a/an-

Aldehyde

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Ketone

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Alcohol

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Ester

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Solution

The correct option is D
Ester

Explanation:
The fruity smell is of an ester.
These are soluble in water.
Due to low boiling point, they evaporate during heating.
Esters are represented by RCOOR.
Example: CH₃COOC₂H₅
Hence, the correct option is (D) Ester

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