Question

An organic liquid 'A' with acidified potassium dichromate gave product 'B' . The compound 'B' on heating with methanol in presence of concentrated sulphuric acid
formed compound 'C' which on subsequent treatment with sodium hydroxide formed two products 'D' and 'E' . The product 'D' is known to affect the optic nerve causing blindness . Intake of 'D' in very small quantities can causes death.
What are compounds 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D' and 'E'?

a) A= Ethanol,
B= Ethanoic acid,
C= Methanol,
D=Sodium acetate,
E=Methyl ethanoate

b) A= Ethanol,
B= Ethanoic, C=Methyl ethanoate, D=Methanol ,
E= Sodium acetate

c) A= Sodium acetate,
B- Ethanoic acid,
C=Methyl ethanoate,
D-Methanol,
E= Ethanol

d) A= Ethanol,
B= Ethanoic acid,
C= Methyl ethanoate, D=Sodium acetate
E= Methanol​

Answer 1

Answer: option b

Explanation: