Fruity odour is observed when we mix an organic compound with few drops of ethyl alchohol and few drops of concentrated H2SO4 indicates the presence of
A
Benzoic acid
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B
Benzyl chloride
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C
A,B
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D
Ethyl benzoate
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Solution
The correct option is A Benzoic acid Fruity odour is observed when we mix an organic compound with few drops of ethyl alchohol and few drops of concentrated H2SO4 indicates the presence of Benzoic acid.