Question

An organic compound. 'A' of molecular formula C2 H6 0. on oxidation
with dil KMnO4 solution forms another compound B having molecular
formula C2 H4 O2 in the presence of conc. H2SO4. A and B react to give
sweet smelling substance 'C'. Identify A ; B and C. Write all the chemical
equations involved.

Answer 1

 (i) A - Ethanol & B - Ethanoic acid

(ii)  C2H50H  + 2(O)(oxygen) -----------> CH3COOH (acetic acid) + H2O

Answer 2

An organic compound. 'A' of molecular formula C2 H6 0. on oxidation
with dil KMnO4 solution forms another compound B having molecular
formula C2 H4 O2:
                           Alkaline KMnO4 
C2H5OH  +2[o] ------------------------>CH3COOH +H2O

A--- C2H5OH - ETHANOL
B- ETHANOIC ACID

A and B react to give sweet smelling substance 'C

                                      Conc.H2SO4
C2H5OH +CH3COOH ---------------------->CH3COOC2H5 +H2O
WHERE C IS ETHYL ETHANOATE -ESTERS - sweet smelling compound