GK QUESTION#3526
Which sweetener has molecular formula C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₅ and is about 200 times sweeter than sucrose?
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B. Aspartame
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Aspartame has molecular formula C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₅ and is about 200 times sweeter than sucrose. It is the methyl ester of a dipeptide derived from aspartic acid and phenylalanine. Its sweetness allows a much smaller amount to be used than ordinary sugar.