When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of concentrated H2SO4, the product formed is:
Correct: B
This is an esterification reaction. Ethanol (an alcohol) reacts with ethanoic acid (a carboxylic acid) in the presence of an acid catalyst (concentrated H2SO4) to form an ester and water. The ester formed is ethyl ethanoate (CH3COOCH2CH3), which has a characteristic fruity smell.