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An organic compound which is used in the silk industry and has molecular formula $C_{2} H_{4} O_{2}$ and gives an ester compound on reaction with ethanol. The compound is

A

Ethanal

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B

Acetone

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C

Ethanoic acid

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Methanoic acid

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Solution

The correct option is C
Ethanoic acid

Esters are obtained from the reaction between carboxylic acid and alcohols. The given compound which is used in the silk industry and has molecular formula $C_{2} H_{4} O_{2}$ and gives an ester compound on reaction with ethanol is ethanoic acid.

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