Which of the following will give a pleasant smell when heated with ethyl alcohol, in presence of sulphuric acid?

C H_{3} C O O H

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C H_{3} C H_{2} O H

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C H_{3} O H

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C H_{3} C H O

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Solution

The correct option is B $C H_{3} C O O H$
This is because of ester formation,

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