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when ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of conc . H2SO​​​​4 , a substance with fruity smell is produced . Answer the following :-
(1) State the class of compounds to which the fruity smelling compounds belong . Write the chemical equation for the reaction and write the chemical name of the product formed .

(2) State the role of conc. H2SO4 ​​in this reaction.

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Hi,

When ethanol react with ethanoic acid in presence of H2SO4 then ethylethanoate is formed.

a) Fruity smell compound- ester

Reaction : CH3CH2OH + CH3COOH -------> ​ CH3​COOCH2CH3

b) Concentrated H2SO4 act as dehydrating agent.

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