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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 most probably is

A

HCHO

B

`CH_(3)COCH_(3)`

C

`CH_(3)COOH`

D

`CH_(3)OH`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Acid `(CH_(2)COOH)` reacts with ethanol to form ester `(CH_(3)COOCH_(2)CH_(3))` having fruity smell.
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