A neutral organic compound is warmed with some ethanoic acid and a little of conc. $H_{2} S O_{4}$ . Vapours having a sweet smell (fruity smell) are evolved. What type of functional group is present in this organic compound?

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The functional group present in this organic compound is the alcohol (hydroxyl) group $(- O H)$ . When a neutral organic compound of alcohol group such as ethanol $(C_{2} H_{5} O H)$ is warmed with some ethanoic acid, in the presence of a small quantity of concentrated sulphuric acid, a sweet-smelling ester is produced.

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A neutral organic compound is warmed with some ethanoic acid and a little of conc. H2SO4. Vapours having a sweet smell (fruity smell) are evolved. What type of functional group is present in this organic compound?

A neutral organic compound is warmed with some ethanoic acid and a little of conc. $H_{2} S O_{4}$ . Vapours having a sweet smell (fruity smell) are evolved. What type of functional group is present in this organic compound?