Question

an organic compound a of molecular formula c2 h6 o on oxidation with dilute kmn o4 solution forms an author compound having molecular formula c2 h6 O2 in the presence of concentrated H2 s o4 a and b react to give sweet smelling substance identify a b and c write all the chemical equation involved?

Answer 1

A= ethanol ( CH3CH2OH)

B= ethanoic acid(CH3COOH)

C= Ester(CH3COOCH2CH3)

Equation:-

i) CH3CH2OH----kmno4-->CH3COOH

ii) CH3CH2OH + CH3COOH-----h2so4---> CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O