Question

A sweet smelling flower organic compound x having the molecular formula c5 h10 o2

Answer 1

Answer:

the answer is Valeric acid

Explanation:

it isEthyl propionate

Molecular Formula: C5H10O2

Synonyms:

ETHYL PROPIONATE

Ethyl propanoate

105-37-3

Propanoic acid, ethyl ester

Propionic ester

Molecular Weight:

102.13 g/mol

Answer 2

Answer:

sweet smelling organic compound x having molecular formula C5 h10 O2 on treatment in sodium hydroxide give a sodium salt of carboxylic acid which upon acidification games to methyl propanoic acid and and alcohol Y. intake of alcohol in a very small quantities can cause blindness and finally death.alcohol Y,upon complete oxidation gives a carboxylic acid which is found in red ant.