Question

An organic compound 'A' with molecular formula C2H6O on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 given the compound 'B' to form a sweet smelling substance 'C'.
1)Name the compound 'A'&'B'.
2)Write the structural formula of 'C'.
3)Write the chemical equation involved.

Answer 1

here a is dimethyl ether i.e ethanol..
b is ethanoic acid and c is ester..
CH3CH2OH+O=CH3CHO+H2O

Answer 2

1. compound A is ethanol (C2H6O) which on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 gives compound B that is ethanoic acid

2. compound C is Easter CH3COOCH2CH3

3. CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH ------------------------------> CH3COOCH2CH3. in presence of conc. H2SO4 ( Easter formation which has sweet smelling)

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