When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of conc. H2SOa, a substance with fruity

Question

When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of conc. H₂SO₄, a substance with fruity smell is produced. Answer the following:

(i) State the class of compounds to which the fruity smelling compounds belong. to the chemical equation for the reaction and write the chemical name of the product formed-
(ii) State the role of conc. H₂SO₄ in this reaction.

Answer 1

(i) The fruity smell compounds are: esters.