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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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C
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