<prompt> Acrid smell or pear smell is seen in:EtherParaldehydeNitrobenzeneCarbolic acid  <response>: Ans. B. Paraldehyde Ref: Reddy 3-e p507Acrid smell or pear smell is seen in paraldehyde and chloral hydrateQ poisoningParaldehyde is a clear colorless liquid with an ethereal odour and acrid taste. It is used as a hypnotic by mouth rectum or parenterally as a basal anesthetic. Characteristic Odours produced by ToxinsOdourToxinsAcrid Pear smell ParaldehydeQ, Chloral hydrateQBitter almonds CyanideQBurnt rope Marijuana Cannabis QDisinfectant Phenol Carbolic acid, CreosoteGarlic PhosphorusQ, Tellurium, Thallium Dimethyl sulfoxide DMSOFish or raw liver Musty Zinc phosphideQ, Aluminum phosphideQKerosene like OrganophosphateMint Methylsalicyiate Oil of Wintergreen, MentholMothballs Naphthalene. Camphor, p-dichlorobenzenePepper o-chlorobenzylidene malonitrile Tear gasRotten eggs Hydrogen sulphideQ, Carbon disulphideQ Mercaptans DisulfiramQ, N-acetylcysteineQShoe polish NitrobenzeneVinegar Acetic acidQ; Hydrofluoric acid 