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Synthesis of Phenols-I

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$C H_{3} - C O O H + X \to$ Fruity smell compound. Then, X is :

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aldehyde

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chloroform

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alcohol

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base

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Solution

The correct option is B alcohol
Acid and alcohols react to form esters which have fruity like smell.

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