JIPMER 2008
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2008
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
JIPMER 2008 · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
A fruity smell is produced by the reaction of (C_2 H_5 OH) with
A fruity smell is produced by the reaction of (\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OH}) with
Options
- A(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COCH}_3)
- B(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH})
- C(\mathrm{PCl}_5)
- D(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO})
Correct answer
B. (\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH})
Step-by-step solution
(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OH}) reacts with (\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}) and gives ethylethanoate. Which is an ester and it has fruity smell.
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