When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of conc. H_(2)SO_(4), a substance with fruity smell is produced. Answer the following: (i) State the class of compounds to which the fruity smelling compounds belong. Write the chemical equation for the reaction and write the chemical name of the product formed. Sate the role of conc.H_(2)SO_(4).

When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of conc. H_(2)S

1.	When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of conc. H_(2)SO_(4), a substance with fruity smell is produced. Answer the following: (i) State the class of compounds to which the fruity smelling compounds belong. Write the chemical equation for the reaction and write the chemical name of the product formed. Sate the role of conc.H_(2)SO_(4).
Answer» SOLUTION :(i) Esters. CHEMICAL Equation : Product.s chemical name-Ethyl ethanoate (ii) Cond. `H_(2)SO_(4)` acts as a dehydrating agent. (Helps in the removal of water formed in the reaction.)