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Which of the following statements are CORRECT?I. Esters are sweet smelling substance.II Esters are used in making perfumes.III. Functional group of ester is R-O-R'.

  1. A
    Only I and II
  2. B
    Only I and III
  3. C
    Only II and III
  4. D
    All I, II and III

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Analysis of the statements:Statement I and II are correct: Esters are characterized by pleasant, fruity, or sweet smells and are widely used in manufacturing perfumes, artificial flavorings, and cosmetics.Statement III is incorrect: The functional group of an ester is . The formula represents an ether group.Therefore, only statements I and II are correct.

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Which of the following statements are CORRECT?I. Esters are sweet smelling substance.II Esters are used in making perfumes.III. Functional group of ester is R-O-R'.
A
Only I and II
B
Only I and III
C
Only II and III
D
All I, II and III

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