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GK QUESTION#3430

Which organic compound has a pleasant almond aroma that is commonly used to impart almond flavour to chocolate and baked goods?

  1. AManzanate
  2. BBenzaldehydeCorrect answer
  3. CEthyl maltol
  4. DIsoamyl acetate
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B. Benzaldehyde

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Benzaldehyde, C₆H₅CHO, is an aromatic aldehyde with a characteristic bitter-almond odour. It is used as a flavouring and fragrance compound. The singular compound name is benzaldehyde; benzaldehydes would refer more broadly to a family of related compounds.

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