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Esterification reaction

Problem

In a chemistry lab, Snehal reacts ethanoic acid (CH3COOH) with propanol (CH3CH2CH2OH) in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid. A fruity-smelling compound is formed.
Identify the fruity-smelling compound obtained in this reaction.
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