Question

An organic compound having molecular formula c2 h4 o2 reacts with sodium metal and evolve a gas b which readily catches fire also reacts with ethanol in the presence of concentrated h2 s o4 to form a sweet smelling substance is used in making perfume identify the compound a b and c and write their names

Answer 1

b is h2- hydrogen gas
c is ester

Answer 2

CH₃COOH+Na⇒CH₃COONa+H₂

CH₃COOH+CH₃CH₂OH⇒CH₃COOCH₂CH₃ +H₂O

compound a is ethanoic acid

gas b is hydrogen gas

c is ethyl acetate which is a sweet smelling substance