Question

an organic compound A is a constituent of antifreeze and has the molecular formula C2H4O. upon alkaline KMnO4 , the compound A is oxidised to another compound B with formula C2H6O2 . identify compound A and B . write the chemical equation for the reaction which leads to the formation of B

Answer 1

compound A-ethanol (CH3-CH2OH)

compound B-ethanoic acid(CH3COOH)