Science, asked by selvi521, 1 year ago

an organic compound is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular formula c2H4O2 this compound react with ethanol to form a sweet smellingcompound b. we identify the compound A. write the chemical equation for it reaction with ethanol to form compound B what is the saponification reaction write corresponding chemical equation

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Answered by RishabhRDX

A: The compound is
IUPAC: ethanoic acid
COMMON: acetic acid

CH3COOH+C2H5OH= CH3COOC2H5+H20 ethanoic acid+ethanol=ethyl ethanoate+water

B: IUPAC:ethyl ethanoate
COMMON: ethyl acetate

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