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Synthetic pheromones, which attract male gypsy moth areesters of which of the following acids?

Correct answer: A. Acetic acid

  • A. Acetic acid
  • B. Hexanoic acid
  • C. Decanoic acid
  • D. Dodecanoicacid

Explanation

(Z)-7,8-epoxy-2-methyloctadecane is the synthetic pheromones, which attract male gypsy moth. Acetic acid is a short-chain fatty acid, and its esters (acetic acid esters) can indeed be used in the formulation of synthetic pheromones to attract male gypsy moths.

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