Question

AN organic compound 'A' is widely used as a preservative and has the molecular formula C2h4o2.THIS compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound B
A) IDENTIFY THE COMPOUND A AND B​

Answer 1

Answer:

Compound C

2

H

4

O

2

corresponds to Acetic acid or ethanoic acid CH

3

COOH.

O

CH

3

−

C

∣∣

−OH

⟶ Vinegar is commercial name of acetic acid or ethanoic acid and is used as preservative in pickles.

⟶ Compound A is ethanoic acid with formula CH

3

COOH

O

CH

3

COOH+

(ethanol)

C

2

H

5

OH

⟶CH

3

−

C

∣∣

−O−C

2

H

5

+H

2

O

Compound B is ethyl ethanoate. It is an ester.

The process of formation of an ester is called esterification.