Question

An organic compounds x which is used in sterilization of syrings has the molecular formula c2h6o . X on oxidation give a compounds y. Which gives efference with bakingf soda . What can x and y be. Write their chemical reaction .

Answer 1

Answer:

An organic compound X which is sometimes used as an anti freeze has the molecular formula C2H6O . X on oxidation gives a compound Y which gives effervescence with a baking soda solution .

So X is ethanol and Y is ethanoic acid

The chemical equation of reaction is :

CH3 CH2OH -------> CH3COOH

HERE KMnO4 is used as a catalyst.