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, fruity (often described as "butterscotch - like" in some contexts) odor. It has limited solubility in water (slightly soluble) and is highly soluble in ethanol. 1 - propanol has a more alcohol - like odor. Acetone has a characteristic "nail - polish remover" odor. 2 - butanone has a somewhat similar but different odor profile compared to ethyl acetate and is also less likely to have the described "butterscotch - like" odor.

Answer:

Ethyl acetate