Question

An organic compound'X'is used as a preservative in pickles and has molecular formula C2H402。This compound reacts with ethanol to make a sweet smelling compound'Y'。1. Identify the compound'X and mention the chemical formula and chemical name。2. Write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to produce compound'Y'。3. Enlist any two uses of compound“Y'。4. Write the balanced chemical reaction of compound'X'reacting with washing soda？5. How can vinegar be obtained from compound'X'？K G which have higher melting poin Why melting point of NaCl is higher than CaC12？​

Answer 1

how do we do this .. looks difficult. sorry don't know ! thanks