A neutral organic compound is warmed with some ethanoic acid and a little of conc. $H_{2}S{O}_4$. Vapours having a sweet smell (fruity smell) are evolved. What type of functional group is present in this organic compound?

Q. A student warmed a neutral organic compound with some ethanoic acid and a little of concentrated sulphuric acid in a test-tube. He observed that vapours having sweet smell (fruity smell) are evolved.
(a) What type of functional group is present in this organic compound?
(b) Give the name and formula of one such organic compound.

Q. Heating a mixture of ethanol and ethanoic acid in presence of conc. ${\text{H}}_2{\text{SO}}_4$ produces a fruity smelling compound. This reaction is called __________ reaction.

Q. When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in presence of conc. $H_{2}S{O}_4$ a substance with fruity smell is produced, based on this answer the following:
1) State the class of compounds to which the fruity smelling compound belongs to.
2) Write the role of $H_{2}S{O}_4$.

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An organic compound 'A' has molecular formula ${\text{C}}_2{\text{H}}_4{\text{O}}_2$and is acidic in nature. On heating with alcohol and conc. sulphuric acid, vapours with pleasant or fruity smell are given out. What is this chemical compound 'A' and what is the chemical equation involved in the reaction? [3 MARKS]

Q. Heating a mixture of ethanol and ethanoic acid in presence of conc. ${\text{H}}_2{\text{SO}}_4$ produces a fruity smelling compound. This reaction is called __________ reaction.