Q. 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) $CH_{3}COOH$
Explanation
(d)
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Fruity smell is the characteristic property of ester, thus reaction can be considered as follows
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