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Ester Reactions: Esterification
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives / Ester Reactions: Esterification / Problem 2

True or false. Isoamyl acetate is responsible for the smell of fruity bananas. It is formed by the reaction of the carboxylic acid and alcohol shown below:


Chemical reaction showing the formation of isoamyl acetate from a carboxylic acid and alcohol.

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