Carboxylic Acid and Acid DerivativesHard

Question

A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated H2SO4 was added. A compound with a fruity smell was formed. The liquid was :

Options

A.CH3OH
B.HCHO
C.CH3COCH3
D.CH3COOH

Solution

Esterification reaction is involved
CH3COOH(l) + C2H5OH(l) CH3COOC2H5(l) + H2O(l)

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