Question

An organic compound A with a molecular formula C2H6O on heating with another acidic compound B in presence of an acid forms a sweet smelling compound C.
a)Identify the name of the reaction
b)Write chemical equation for the above reaction
c) Write chemical equation for the reaction when base is added to compound C
d) write one use of compound C

Answer 1

Answer:

2 CH₃COOH + 2 Na ⇒  2 CH₃COONa + H₂ ↑

      ( A )                                   ( B )

CH₃COOH + C₂H₅OH ⇒  CH₃COOC₂H₅ + H₂O

                        ( C )                 ( D )

CH₃COOC₂H₅ + NaOH  ⇒ C₂H₅OH + CH₃COONa

Therefore we identified

A - CH₃COOH

B - CH₃COONa

C - C₂H₅OH

D - CH₃COOC₂H₅