Question

Q28. (i) The structural formula of an ester is
H 0 H H
H-C-0-0-C-C-H
HH
Write the structural formula of the corresponding alcohol and the acid.
(i)(a) Mention the experimental conditions involved in obtaining ethene from ethan)
(6) Write the chemical equation for the above reaction.
(iii) Explain the cleansing action of soap.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

corresponding alcohol -- ethanol ( C2H5OH )

acid -- (CH3COOH)

ester formed is ethyl ethnoate (C4H8O2)

2- ethanol when heated in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid then it give ethene

C2H5OH -- C2H4 + H2O