When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of Cone H2SO4, a substance with fruity smell is produced, answer the following:

When ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of Cone H2SO4, a substance with fruity smell is produced, answer the following:
(i) State the class of compounds to which the fruity smelling compounds belong. Write the equation for the reaction and write the chemical name of the product formed.
(ii) State the role of cone. H2SO4 in the reaction.

(i) Ester is formed:
Chemical equation:

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(ii) It acts as a dehydrating agent and speeds up the reaction.