Question

Ethanol on heating with acetic acid in the presence of a few drops of sulphuric acid gives the smell of

• A. Oil of wintergreen
• B. Oil of mustard
• C. Fruity smell
• D. Oil of bitter almonds

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Fruity smell

Answer 2

CH3–COOH + C2H5OH$\xrightarrow { \mathrm { H } ^ { \oplus } }$CH3COOC2H5 (ester)