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Which of the following will give a pleasant smell of ester when heated with ethyl alcohol and a small quantity of sulphuric acid?

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CH₃COOH

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CH₃COCH₃

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CH₃OH

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CH₃CHO

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Solution

The correct option is A
CH₃COOH

Carboxylic acids react with alcohols in presence of acid (catalyst) to produce sweet smelling compounds called esters.

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