JIPMER2008ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
A fruity smell is produced by the reaction of ( C ₂ H ₅ OH ) with
Options
- A( CH ₃ COCH ₃ )
- B( CH ₃ COOH )
- C( PCl ₅ )
- D( CH ₃ CHO )
Correct answer
B. ( CH ₃ COOH )
Step-by-step solution
( C ₂ H ₅ OH ) reacts with ( CH ₃ COOH ) and gives ethylethanoate. Which is an ester and it has fruity smell. ( aligned C ₂ H ₅ OH + CH ₃ COOH conc. H ₂ SO ₄ & CH ₃ COOC ₂ H ₅+ H ₂ O & Ester & (Fruity smell) aligned )