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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

HCHO

B

`CH_3 COCH_3`

C

`CH_3 COOH`

D

`CH_3 OH`

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