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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 liquuid was

A

`CH_(3) OH`

B

`HCHO`

C

`CH_(3) COCH_(3)`

D

`CH_(3) COOH`

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The correct Answer is:
D
A liquid `+C_(2)H_(5)OH overset("Conc. " H_(2)SO_(4)) to underset(""(Fruity smell)")("Compound")`
Fruity smell is the characteristic propety of ester, than the above reaction leads to the formation of ester.

The reaction is called esterification.
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