Compound 'A' colorless liquid and is widely used in perfumes as a flavoring agent. The molecular formula of 'A' is 88. On treating 'A' with a base, compounds 'B' and 'C' are obtained. Compound 'B', on heating with concentrated H₂SO₄ at 443 K gives 'D'. The compound decolourises bromine water solution. On treating compound 'C' with sodium bicarbonate, brisk effervescence is observed. Identify the compound A, B, C and D. Also give the reaction involved in each step.
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Esters are used in the manufacturing of thinners. Among esters, ethyl ethanoate has the molecular formula 88. So, compound 'A' is ethyl ethanoate (CH₃COOC₂H₅). On treating ethyl ethanoate with a base, ethyl alcohol and Ethanoic acid are obtained.
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