Chemistry, asked by srisaisuriya, 9 months ago

An organic compound ‘A’ is widely used as a preservative and has the

molecular formula C2H4O2. When it react with sodium hydroxide forms

compound ‘B’. Followed by this when soda lime is added a hydrocarbon is

formed with molecular mass 16g.Identify ‘A’, ‘B’ & ‘C’.​

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Answered by litleangel143
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Answer:

The compound a is acetic acid which is used as preservative.

When the compound reacts with NaOH then Sodium acetate is formed.

When Sodium acetate reacts with soda lime the compound formed is Methane.

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