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A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated h2so4 was added. A compound with a fruity smell was formed. The liquid was :

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Answered by SagarGreat01
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C2H5OH+CH3COOH=CH3COOC2H5+H2O
Answered by Biditas
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Answer:CH3COOH

Explanation:

This is an example of esterification rxn. Acid and alcohol combine to give ester i . e. the sweet smelling substance. The rxn is:

C2H5OH+CH3COOH---> CH3COC2H5+H2O

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