A fruity smell is produced by the reaction of C 2 H 3 OH with, PCl , , CH 3 COCH 3 , CH 3 COOH, None of these

A fruity smell is produced by the reaction of C 2 H 3 OH with

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A fruity smell is produced by the reaction of $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{OH}$ with

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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$

Alcohols react with acids to form esters which have fruity smell.

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