An organic compound ‘A’ is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular formula C This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound ‘B.(i) Identify the compound ‘A’(ii) Write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to form compound ‘B’.(iii) How can we get compound ‘A’ back from ‘B’?(iv) Name the process and write corresponding chemical equation.(v) Which gas is produced when compound ‘A’ reacts with washing soda?Write the chemical equation.

An organic compound ‘A’ is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular formula C This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound ‘B.(i) Identify the compound ‘A’(ii) Write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to form compound ‘B’.(iii) How can we get compound ‘A’ back from ‘B’?(iv) Name the process and write corresponding chemical equation.(v) Which gas is produced when compound ‘A’ reacts with washing soda?Write the chemical equation.

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Chapter22: Organic And Biological Molecules

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