Practical: making and testing the smell of some esters in the lab
1 mark · EasyWhat is the correct method for smelling the ester produced in a laboratory preparation?
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Waft the smell towards your nose using your hand.
Also accept: use wafting; gently waft the smell
Common mistakes: Smell directly from the container
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B1 · 1 mark · States that the smell should be wafted towards the nose with the hand.
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The correct method is to waft the smell towards your nose with your hand.