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  4. 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 :

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Q. A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated $H_2SO_4$ was added. A compound with a fruity smell was formed. The liquid was :

AIEEEAIEEE 2009Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Esterification reaction is involved
$CH_3COOH_{\left(\ell\right)}+C_2H_5OH_{\left(\ell\right)} \xrightarrow{H^+}CH_3COOC_2H_{5(\ell)}+H_2O_{(\ell)}$