An organic compound 'A' is widely used as a preservative and has the molecular formula C_(2)H_(4)O_(2). 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) Name the process.

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1.	An organic compound 'A' is widely used as a preservative and has the molecular formula C_(2)H_(4)O_(2). 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) Name the process.
Answer» SOLUTION :(i) Acetic acid `(CH_(3)COOH)` is widely USED as a PRESERVATIVE. (ii) `CH_(3)COOH` REACTS with ethanol to form fruity smell ester, this reaction is kown as esterification reaction. `underset("Acetic acid")(CH_(3)COOH)+underset("Ethanol")(C_(2)H_(5)OH)rarrunderset("Ethyl acetate")(CH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5))+H_(2)O` (iii) Esterification process.