Question

8. An organic compounds 'Ais a constituent of antifreeze and has the molecular formula
C2H60. upon reaction with alkaline KMnO4, the compound 'A' is oxidized to another 'B' with
formula C2H6O2. Identify the compound A' and 'B'. Write the chemical equation for the
reaction which leads to the formulation of B
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Answer 1

Answer:

A- C2H5OH (ethanol)

        B- CH​3COOH (ethanoic acid)

        C- C2H4 (ethene)

1. C2H5OH + 2(O) = CH3COOH + H2O ( in the presence of KMO4 )

2. C2H5OH = C2H4 + H2O ( in the presence of H2SO4)

3. C2H4 +H2O = C2H5OH ( in the presence of phosphoric acid)

Explanation: