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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
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