A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ was added. A…

A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ was added. A compound with a fruity smell was formed. The liquid was:
  1. $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}$
  2. $\mathrm{HCHO}$
  3. $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COCH}_3$
  4. $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$

Solution

Esterification reaction is involved

Asked in: JEE Main 2009

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