Question

When molasses. obtained during production of sugar from sugarcane. is subjected to fermentate
compound A is obtained. Compound A on oxidation with alkaline KMnO, gives compound

Answer the following:

a) Identify compounds A and B.

b) What product is obtained when compound A and B reacts in presence of acid catalyst?

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Answer 1

Answer:

• When molasses, obtained during production of sugar from sugarcane. is subjected to fermentation ethanol is obtained.
• Ethyl alcohol on oxidation with alkaline Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4), gives compound Ethanoic Acid.

(a) Compound A - Ethanol

Compound B - Ethanoic Acid

(b) When Ethanol and Ethanoic Acid react in the presence of acid catalyst it yields product Ester.

Answer 2

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