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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. H₂SO₄in 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 -------> CH₃COOCH₂CH₃

b) Concentrated H₂SO₄ act as dehydrating agent.

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