Question

An organic compound A of molecular formula C4H8O2 has sweet smell. It can be hydrolised with an acid and a base. On hydrolysis with dil, sulphuric acid, it gives 2 compounds B and C. Identify A, B and C. Name the reaction and its formula.

Answer 1

à ethyl ethanoate
b ethol
c ethanoic acid

Answer 2

Given:

The molecular formula of Organic compound = $C_4H_8O_2$

To find:

Compounds A, B and C.

Solution:

• The given compound has the molecular formula $C_4H_8O_2$. The name of the compound with the given molecular formula is ethyl acetate.
• Thus compound A is identified as ethyl acetate.
• When it is hydrolyzed with dilute sulfuric acid it leads to the formation of the following products:

$C_4H_8O_2+H_2SO_4\rightarrow C_4H_8SO_5+H_2O$

• From the above equation, it is identified that the products formed are $C_4H_8SO_5$ and water.

Conclusion:

• Thus the compounds formed are as follows:

1. A - Ethyl acetate
2. B - $C_4H_8SO_5$
3. C - Water

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