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What happens to the odour of aldehydes and ketones as the size of the molecule increases?
ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsNEET
Options:
  • A The odour becomes sharper
  • B The odour becomes pungent
  • C The odour becomes less pungent and more fragrant
  • D The odour remains the same
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The odour becomes less pungent and more fragrant
As the size of the aldehyde or ketone molecule increases, the odour becomes less pungent and more fragrant.

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