Question

a saturated organic compound A containing 2 carbon atoms reacted with ethanoic acid in the presence of a mineral acid to form a compound B with a sweet smell. 1. name the function group present in A. 2. draw the structure of A. 3. write a chemical equation to the formation of B. 4. name compound B.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Organic compound, any of a large class of chemical compounds in which one or more atoms of carbon are covalently linked to atoms of other elements, most commonly hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen. The few carbon-containing compounds not classified as organic include carbides, carbonates, and cyanides.