an organic compound A with molecular formula C4 h8 O2 on alkaline hydrolysis give two compounds B and C. c on acidification with dilute HCl gives D. oxidation of B with K2 cr2 O7 or H2 S o4 also give D. identify ABCD and explain all the reactions involved.
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A – ethyl ethanoate
B – ethanol
C – sodium ethanoate
D – ethanoic acid
CH₃COOCH₂CH₃ + NaOH = CH₃COONa + CH₃CH₂OH
Here, NaOH is the alkaline medium
CH₃COONa + HCl = CH₃COOH + NaCl
CH₃CH₂OH + K₂Cr₂O₇ = CH₃COOH
Explanation:
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