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Ethanoic acid reacts with absolute ethanol to give a compound X. The compound X is used in making perfumes and as a flavouring agent. The compound X is:

Ethanoic acid reacts with absolute ethanol to give a compound X. The compound X is used in making perfumes and as a flavouring agent. The compound X is: Correct Answer Ester

Concept:

Esterification reaction:

Esters are formed by reaction of an acid and an alcohol.

Ethanoic acid reacts with absolute ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst to give an ester.

Esters are sweet-smelling substances. These are used in making perfumes and as flavouring agents

Reaction:

CH3 – COOH + CH3 CH2 -OH → CH3 – CO – O – CH2 – CH3

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