An organic compound X with molecular formula C2H6O undergoes oxidation in presence of Alkaline kMnO4 forms compound Y
A. identify X and Y
B. Write your observation when compound X is made to react with compound Y which is preservative for pickles
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A.Compound X is Ethanol and Y is acetic acid.
B.when X react with Y then it turns the blue litmus red which indicates that the product is an acid i.e acetic acid.
B.when X react with Y then it turns the blue litmus red which indicates that the product is an acid i.e acetic acid.
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