Question

An organic compound a is a constituent of anti freez and has molecular formula c2h6o. Upon reaction with kmno4the compound b with formula c2h4o2. Identify aandb

Answer 1

A is ethanol ($C_{2}H_{5}OH$)

B is ethanoic acid ($CH_{3}COOH$)

Answer 2

A is ethanol. B is ethanoic acid