Esters of which acid is used in perfumery?

Methanoic acid

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Ethanoic acid

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Hexanedioic acid

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Benzoic acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Benzoic acid
Esters of benzoic acid is used in perfumery.

Methyl benzoate is an organic compound. It is an ester with the chemical formula $C_{6} H_{5} C O_{2} C H_{3}$ . It is a colorless liquid that is poorly soluble in water, but miscible with organic solvents.

Methyl benzoate has a pleasant smell, strongly reminiscent of the fruit of the feijoa tree, and it is used in perfumery

Option D is correct.

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