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Q. A fruity smell is produced by the reaction of $C_2H_5OH $ with

JIPMERJIPMER 2008Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

$C _{2} H _{5} OH$ reacts with $CH _{3} COOH$ and gives ethylethanoate. Which is an ester and it has fruity smell.
$C_2H_5 OH + CH_3COOH \xrightarrow{Conc. H_2SO_4} \underset{\text{Ester (Fruity smell)}}{CH_3COOC_2H_5} + H_2O$