Chemistry-10th Carbon and its Compounds CBSE Board 2025 Medium
A carbon compound 'A' is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular formula \text{C}_2\text…
A carbon compound 'A' is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular formula . This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound 'B'.
- (i)Identify the compound 'A' and write its structure.
- (ii)Write the chemical equation for the reaction of 'A' with ethanol to form compound 'B'. State the role of presence of an acid in the reaction.
- (iii)How can we get compound 'A' back from 'B'?
- (iv)How can 'A' be obtained from ethanol?
- (v)Name the gas produced when compound 'A' reacts with washing soda.
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