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Chapter 15, Problem 3SC
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The structures of ethyl-2-methylbutanoate and civetone are to be examined and upon opening a bottle containing the mixture of these two, which one would dominate initial smell is to be determined.

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Civetone is an unsaturated macrocyclic ketone produced by the civet oil and it is one of the oldest ingredient of perfume.

Chemistry In Focus, Chapter 15, Problem 3SC

Civetone

Graham’s law states that the rate of diffusion is inversely proportional to the square root of mass of its particles.

Molar mass is defined as the ratio of moles (n) and mass of the element.

n=massmolarmass

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