Uses of esters
2 marks · EasyA manufacturer wants to make a new strawberry-flavoured sweet. State which type of organic compound they should use to add the flavour and explain briefly why.
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They should use an ester because esters are used as flavourings.
Also accept: They should use an ester as esters are used in food flavourings for their fruity/sweet smells.
Common mistakes: Naming another type of compound (e.g., alcohol or acid); Not stating why esters are used
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Marking points
B1 · 1 mark · States that an ester should be used.
B1 · 1 mark · Explains that esters are used as flavourings in sweets/foods because of their fruity/sweet smell.
Worked solution
The manufacturer should use an ester, as esters are commonly used to add fruity flavours to sweets and foods.