Question

An organic compound c' is used as a solvent in tincture of iodine. Oxidation of c' yields an organic acid a' which is present in vinegar. Identify c' and a'. Write their name and structural formula.

Answer 1

Answer:

here c is ethanol and a is ethanoic acid

Answer 2

Let us identify "a" and "c"

Explanation:

C is ethanol

A is ethanoic acid

The substance identified as : Ethanol that is used in tincture of iodine .

It can undergo oxidation in 2 ways :

• Partial oxidation
• Complete oxidation

Partial oxidation

When it is partially oxidised it forms aldehyde that is : CH₃CHO

This occurs in presence of catalyst chromic oxide .

Complete oxidation

When it is completely oxidised , it forms Carboxylic acid that is : CH₃COOH.

This occurs in presence of oxidising agent that is alkaline potassium permagnate .

The one of the use is that it is a constituent of vinegar .