Isopentyl acetate (C 7 H 14 O 2 ), the compound responsible for the scent of bananas,

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Isopentyl acetate (C7H14O2), the compound responsible for the scent of bananas, can be produced commercially. Interestingly, bees release about 1 μg (1 × 10–6g) of this compound when they sting, in order to attract other bees to join the attack. How many molecules of isopentyl acetate are released in a typical bee sting? How many atoms of carbon are present?

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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 9780618946907

6th Edition

Authors: Steven S Zumdahl

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