Question

The rose odour from an ester is formed by the action of HCOOH on

• A. Pine oil
• B. Olive oil
• C. Geraniol
• D. Turpentine oil

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Geraniol

Answer 2

$C_{10}H_{17}OH$ (Geraniol) a liquid terpene alcohol forms ester of rose odour with HCOOH.