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A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated `H_(2) SO_(4)` was added. A compound with a fruity smell was formed. The liquid was

A

`CH_(3)OH`

B

HCHO

C

`CH_(3)COCH_(3)`

D

`CH_(3)COOH`

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D
Esterification reaction is involved
`CH_(3)COOH_((l))+C_(2)H_(5)OH_((l))overset(H^(+))(rarr)CH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5(l))+H_(2)O_((l))`
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