A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated H_2 SO_4...

A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated

\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4

was added. A compound with a fruity smell was formed. The liquid was: A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated H_2 SO_4 was added. A compound with a fruity smell was

A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated H_2 SO_4 was added. A compound with a fruity smell was

Options

A $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}$
B $\mathrm{HCHO}$
C $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COCH}_3$
D $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$

Correct answer

D. $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$

Step-by-step solution

Esterification reaction is involved A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated H_2 SO_4 was added. A compound with a fruity smell was

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