Science, asked by Giri9936, 10 months ago

Which of the following is ethanol?
(a) CH3CHO
(b) CH3COOH
(c) CH3CH2OH
(d) CH3COOCH3

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Answered by prathamsot14
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Answer:

B. CH3COOH

Explanation:

AC THE FORMULA OF ETHANOL IS C2H5OH . SO CH3 FORMS BASIC AND COOH IS AN ION

Answered by SteffiPaul
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Option (c) CH₃CH₂OH is ethanol.

  • Option (a) CH₃CHO is an aldehyde as it has a -CHO  attached to it.
  • Option (b) CH₃COOH is a carboxylic acid as it has -COOH attached to it.
  • Option (c) CH₃CH₂OH is alcohol as it has -OH attached to it.
  • Option (d) CH₃COOCH₃ has -COOR attached to it.

Hence, Option (c) CH₃CH₂OH is ethanol.

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