Uses of esters
1 mark · EasyState the main reason esters are chosen for making perfumes.
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They have pleasant, sweet or fruity smells.
Also accept: They smell nice; They are volatile and have pleasant smells
Common mistakes: They are soluble
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B1 · 1 mark · States a correct reason such as pleasant, sweet, or fruity smells.
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Esters are chosen for perfumes because they have pleasant, sweet or fruity smells.