Question
Chemistry Question on Amines
Compound that has smell of bitter almonds is
A
aniline
B
benzonitnie
C
phenylisocyanide
D
nitrobenzene
Answer
nitrobenzene
Explanation
Solution
Nitrobenzene (C6H5NO2) has the smell of bitter almonds. Benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO) is commonly called the oil of bitter almonds and also has the smell of bitter almonds.