Question

A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated $H_2SO_4$ was added. A compound with a fruity smell was formed. The liquid was :

• A. $CH_3OH$
• B. $HCHO$
• C. $CH_3COCH_3$
• D. $CH_3COOH$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$CH_3COOH$

Answer 2

Esterification reaction is involved {CH_3COOH{\left(\ell\right)}$+C2H5OH${\left(\ell\right)} ->[H^+]CH3COOC2H5_{(\ell)}+H2O_{(\ell)}}