GK QUESTION#3430
Which organic compound has a pleasant almond aroma that is commonly used to impart almond flavour to chocolate and baked goods?
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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.