Question

A fruity smell is obtained by the reaction of ethanol with

• A. $CH_3COCH_3$
• B. $PCl_5$
• C. $CH_3COOH$
• D. $CH_3CHO$

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

$\underset{R OH }{\text { Alcohol }}+\underset{R COOH }{\text { acid }}{\rightleftharpoons} \underset{(R COOR )}{\text { ester}}$ (fruity smelling)
alcohol $\left( C _{2} H _{5} OH \right)$ when react with acid they produce ester and esters have fruity smell.
$\underset{\text{Ethyl alcohol}}{C _{2} H _{5} OH} + \underset{ \text{Acetic acid}}{CH _{3} COOH} \longrightarrow \underset{\text{ Fruity smell of ester}}{C _{2} H _{5} COOCH _{3}}$