Fusel oil (Greek, inferior oil) is a mixture of alcohols obtained in small amount along with ethanol in the fermentation of starch. The major component in fusel oil is:

Amyl alcohol

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Isoamyl alcohol

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Cetyl alcohol

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Butyl alcohol

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Solution

The correct option is B Isoamyl alcohol
Fusel oil (Greek, inferior oil) is a mixture of alcohols obtained in small amount along with ethanol in the fermentation of starch. The major component in fusel oil is Isoamyl alcohol. Its IUPAC name is 3-methylbutan-1-ol.

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