17. An organic compound A is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular
formula C2H4O2. This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound B.
(a) Identify the compound A.
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(b) Write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to form compound B.
(c) How can we get compound A back from B.
(d) Name the process and write the corresponding chemical equation.
(e) Which gas is produced when compound A reacts with washing soda? Write the chemical
equations
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The compound reacts with ethanol in presence of an acid to form a sweet smelling compound 'B'. The compound is Ethanoic Acid (CH3COOH). CH3COOH + C2H5OH = CH3COOC2H5 + H2O. C) We can get back A from B by hydrolysis in the presence of an acid or base.
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