Question

an organic compound A is an essential constituent of wine and beer oxidation of A yields an organic acid B which present in a vinegar name the compounds A and B and write there structural formula what happens when A and B react in the presence of catalyst write the chemical equation for the reaction ​

Answer 1

Answer:

'A' is ethanol (C2H5OH) which is essential constituent of wine and beer and 'B' isacetic acid (CH3COOH) which is presentin vinegar. When 'A' and 'B' react in the presence of an acid catalyst ethyl ethanoate is formed.

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