Carboxylic Acids Question 87
Question: A fruity smell is produced by the reaction of $ C_2H_5OH $ with
[AFMC 2000]
Options:
A) $ PCl_5 $
B) $ CH_3COCH_3 $
C) $ CH_3COOH $
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Alcohols react with acids to form esters which have fruity smell.