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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 :
Q. A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated
H
2
S
O
4
was added. A compound with a fruity smell was formed. The liquid was :
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A
C
H
3
O
H
10%
B
H
C
H
O
11%
C
C
H
3
COC
H
3
23%
D
C
H
3
COO
H
56%
Solution:
Esterification reaction is involved
C
H
3
COO
H
(
ℓ
)
+
C
2
H
5
O
H
(
ℓ
)
H
+
C
H
3
COO
C
2
H
5
(
ℓ
)
+
H
2
O
(
ℓ
)