CBSE BOARD X, asked by Ajeebafathima, 1 year ago

What is the difference between ethanol and ethene alcohol

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Answered by dorri
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ETHANOL
Ethanol has the chemical equation as CH3-CH2OH

It is a Saturated compound, as it forms Single bond

ETHENE ALCOHOL
Ethene Alcohol would have chemical equation as CH2=CH-OH

It is an Unsaturated compound, as it forms Double Bond.

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Answered by Anonymous
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(i) ethanol is second member of homologous series of alcohol but ethanoic acid is second member of homologous series of carboxylic acids.

(ii) ethanol is a colourless liquid having a pleasant smell and burning taste but ethanoic acid is also colourless but having sour taste and a smell of vinegar.

(iii) ethanol is covalent compound so it is a neutal compound hence it donot  affect litmus solution but ethanoic acid is acidic in nature so it turn blue litmus solution red.

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