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The reaction between carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of con. `H_2 SO_4` to form sweet smelling substance is called

A

Fermentation

B

Saponification

C

Distillation

D

Esterification

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  • Decomposition of oxalic acid in the presence of conc. H_(2)SO_(4) gives

    A
    CO
    B
    `CO_(2)`
    C
    Formic acid
    D
    `H_(2)O`

  • The reaction of an alcohol with carboxylic acid is called

    A
    Combustion
    B
    Esterification
    C
    Saponification
    D
    None of these

  • Heating a mixture of ethyl alcohol acetic acid in presence of conc. H_2SO_4 produces a fruity smelling compounds A . Then A is

    A
    Ether
    B
    Ester
    C
    Aldehyde
    D
    Ketone

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