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ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersJEE Main

A fruity smell is obtained by the reaction of ethanol with **[BCECE 2007]**

Answer: (C)

Solution

Ethanol reacting with acetic acid (Fischer esterification, acid-catalysed) gives ethyl acetate, an ester with a characteristic fruity smell: $ + →

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