An organic compound A is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has amolecular formula C2H4O2. This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweetsmelling compound B.(a) Identify the compound A.(b) Write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to form compoundB.(c) How can we get compound A back 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
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