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A compound A (C₂H₄O₂) reacts with Na metal to form a compound ‘B’ and evolves a gas which burns with a pop sound. Compound ‘A’ on treatment with an alcohol ‘C’ in presence of an acid forms a Sweet smelling compound ‘D’ (C₄H₈O₂). On addition of NaOH to ‘D’ gives back B and C. Identify A, B, C and D write the reactions involved.

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            CETHANOIC acid.

R — Sodium SALT of ethanoic acid (sodium ACETATE) and gas evolved is hydrogen.

A — Methanol.

S — Ester (Methyl acetete).




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