Question

An organic compound 'A'is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular formula c2h4o2. This compound reacts with ethanol to form sweet smelling compound 'B'.(A) Identify the compound 'A'.(B) Name the compound 'B' (c) Name above process. (d) write the chemical equation represting the above process

Answer 1

( A ) C2H4O2 is Acetic Acid (Ethanoic Acid).

( B ) B is ethyl acetate ( ester ) with chemical formula CH3COOC2H5.

( C ) The process is called esterification

( D ) The equation is:

C2H5OH + C2H4O2 ----conc. H2SO4----> CH3COOC2H5 + H2O

P.S. The reaction takes place in the presence of conc. H2SO4