An organic compound 'A' is widely used to preserve the pickles and has a molecular formula C_(2)H_(4)O_(2). This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound 'B'. Which gas is produced when compound 'A' reacts with washing soda ? Write the chemical equation.

An organic compound 'A' is widely used to preserve the pickles and has

1.	An organic compound 'A' is widely used to preserve the pickles and has a molecular formula C_(2)H_(4)O_(2). This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound 'B'. Which gas is produced when compound 'A' reacts with washing soda ? Write the chemical equation.
Answer» SOLUTION :Carbon DIOXIDE gas is produced : `underset("Acetic acid (A)")(2CH_(3)COOH)+underset("carbonate")underset("Sodium")(Na_(2)CO_(3))tounderset("acetate")underset("Sodium")(2CH_(3)COONA)+underset("Water")(H_(2)O)+underset("dioxide")underset("Carbon")(CO_(2))`