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28 February, 01:28

Menthol is an organic compound that can be made synthetically or extracted from peppermint or other mint oils. Substances that contain menthol can often be distinguished by its unique smell.

What would be the safest way to smell unknown compounds to check for the presence of menthol?

A. Pour the substance into a petri dish under a fume hood.

B. Freeze the substance and smell the solid form.

C. Waft the substance's fumes toward you with your hand.

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  1. 28 February, 02:09
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    C) waft the substance's fumes toward your face with your hand.
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