Question

A compound a c2h4o2 reacts with na metal to form a compound b and evolves a gas which burns with a pop sound. Compound a on treatment with an alcohol c in presence of an acid forms a sweet smelling compound d c2h8o2 .On addition of naoh to d gives back b and



c.Identify a ,b, c and d write the reactions involved

Answer 1

A CH3COOH

A CH3COONA

A CH3COONA

B CH3COONA

C C2H5OH

D

Answer 2

first forms ch3coona