Compare the volatility and odor of stearic acid and sucrose. which is more volatile? why? is it possible for a compound to be volatile but have no odor? explain.

Stearic acid is more volatile than sucrose. Stearic acid is non polar, which means it dissolves in non polar solvent such as hexane. Sucrose on the other hand is a polar molecule, as it is soluble in water like the monosaccharides. Volatile is a feature in which something is evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions. Stearic acid unlike sucrose has a pungent smell. Pure sucrose is mostly often prepared as a fine, colorless, odorless crystalline powder. It is possible for a compound to be volatile but odorless.