What happens when ethyl alcohol and acetic acid react with each other in the presence of conc. $H_{2}SO_{4}$?

  • A
    It forms an aldehyde.
  • B
    It forms a sweet-smelling ester.
  • C
    It forms a ketone.
  • D
    It forms an ether.

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