An organic compound A is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecularformula 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. (iii) Name the products formed. (iv) Name the process involved in the reaction. (v) How can we get back the compou A from B.

An organic compound A is widely used as a preservative in pickles and

1.	An organic compound A is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecularformula 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. (iii) Name the products formed. (iv) Name the process involved in the reaction. (v) How can we get back the compou A from B.
Answer» Solution :(i) `CH_(3)COOH` (ETHANOIC acid). (ii) `CH_(3)-COOH+C_(2)H_(5)OHoverset("Conc.H_(2)SO_(4))rightarrow` `CH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5)+H_(2)O` (III) Ethyl ethanoate. (IV) ESTERIFICATION. (v) Through SAPONIFICATION reaction.