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Heating mxiture of ethyl alcohol and acetic acid in presence of conc. ` H_(2) SO_(4)` produces a fruity smelling compound. This reaction is called :

A

Neutralisation

B

Ester hydrolysis

C

Eterification

D

Williamson's synthesis

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The correct Answer is:
C
`C_(2)H_(5)OH+CH_(3)COOH underset(H_(2)SO_(4))overset(conc)toCH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5)`
It is called esterification reaction.
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