Question

an unknown liquid is colorless and has a sweet, butterscotch - like odor. it is slightly soluble in water and very soluble in ethanol. what is the identity of the unknown? select one: 1 - propanol acetone ethyl acetate 2 - butanone

Explanation:

Ethyl acetate is a colorless liquid with a sweet, characteristic odor often described as having a fruity or solvents - like (butterscotch - like in some interpretations) smell. It has limited solubility in water (slightly soluble) and is very soluble in ethanol. 2 - butanone has a more pungent, acetone - like odor. Acetone has a very sharp, pungent smell. 1 - propanol has a more alcoholic, less sweet - smelling odor compared to ethyl acetate.

Answer:

Ethyl acetate