An organic compound A is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular
Formula C2 H4 02 This compound reacts with Ethanol to form a sweet smelling
compound B.
(a) Identify the compound A.
Write the chemical equation for reaction of A with ethanol to form compound B.
(c) How can we get compound A from B?
(d) Name the process and write the corresponding chemical equation.
(e) Which gas is produced when compound A reacts with Washing Soda? Write the chemical equation
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a) acetic acid CH3COOH.
b) CH3COOH(Acetic acid) +C2H5OH(ethanol) =CH3COOC2H5(ester) + H2O
C) by oxidation.
Explanation:
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