Question

How is nitroethane converted into acetic acid?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

$CH_{3}CH_{2}NO_{2} +H_{2}O \rightarrowCH_{3}COOH + NH_{2}OH$

Explanation:

We need to convert the Nitro-ethane to Acetic-acid.

We know the formula for Nitro-ethane and Acetic acid.

Nitro ethane = $CH_{3}CH_{2}NO_{2}$

Acetic-acid = $CH_{3}COOH$

The conversion of Nitro-ethane into Acetic-acid takes place through hydrolysis by water in the presence of concentrated Hydrochloric acid as a catalyst and byproduct is acetic acid along with hydroxylamine.

The reaction is given as

$CH_{3}CH_{2}NO_{2} +H_{2}O \rightarrow CH_{3}COOH + NH_{2}OH$