Methyl Butyrate Is a Compound That Is Partially Responsible for the Flavor

question 95

Multiple Choice

Methyl butyrate is a compound that is partially responsible for the flavor of apples. It consists of 58.80% C, 9.87% H, and 31.33% O. What is the empirical formula of methyl butyrate?

• A)C₆H₁₀O₃
• B)C₅H₁₀O₂
• C)CH₂O
• D)C_4.9H_9.8O_1.9
• E)C₄H₉O₂

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