Question

an organic compound A is widely used as preservatives in pickles and has a molecular formula c2h2o2. the compound reacts with ethanol in the prescence of an acid to form a sweet smelling compound b:(a) identify the compound A (b) write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to form compound (c) how can you get A back from B? name the process and write the corresponding chemical equation. (d) which gas produced when compound A reacts with washing soda?

Answer 1

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