When carboxylic acid reacts with alcohol in presence of conc.H2SO4, pleasant fruity smelling compound is formed.
Activity: Take 1 ml of ethanol in a test tube. Add 1 ml of acetic acid in this test tube. Add few drops of conc. H2SO4 in the mixture. Heat the content on water bath for 5 minutes. Smell the resulting mixture formed.
Result: Pleasant fruity smelling ester is formed.
