Question

i) state the class of compound to which the fruity smelling compound belong. Write the chemical equation for the reaction and write the chemical name of the product formed. ii) state the role of conc.H2SO4 in the reaction

Answer 1

The fruity smelling compound is called esters.
H2SO4.conc plays an important role of a dehydrating agent thus fastening the reaction.

ethanol+ethanoic acid=ester+water

C2H5OH+CH3COOH=CH3COOC2H5+H20