Question

carry out the following conversions giving complete conditions for the reaction to take place in each case:
(a)ethanoic acid from ethanol
(b)ethane from ethene
(c)from ethanoic acid and ethanol also state the name given to all the above conversions ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

All three are reduction reaction.

• a) - removal of oxygen
• b) - addition of hydrogen
• c) same as a)

Answer 2

Let us carry out the Conversions

Explanation:

(1)Ethanoic acid from  ethanol

It can be converted by complete  oxidation of ethanol .This is done in presence of strong oxidising agent like alk.KMnO₄.

CH₃CH₂OH------> CH₃COOH

                   Alk.KMnO₄

(2) Ethane from ethene

It can be made by hydrogenation in presence of reducing agents like Ni etc .

CH₂CH₂ + H₂-------->CH₃CH₃

                      Ni