An organic compound A of molecular formula C_(2)H_(6)O on oxidation gives an acid B with the same number of carbon atoms in the molecule as A. Compound A is often used for sterilization of skin by doctors. Name the compounds A and B. Write the chemical equation involved in the formation of B from A.

An organic compound A of molecular formula C_(2)H_(6)O on oxidation gi

1.	An organic compound A of molecular formula C_(2)H_(6)O on oxidation gives an acid B with the same number of carbon atoms in the molecule as A. Compound A is often used for sterilization of skin by doctors. Name the compounds A and B. Write the chemical equation involved in the formation of B from A.
Answer» Solution :A is ethanol acid : `C_(2)H_(5)OH` B is ethanoic acid : `CH_(3)COOH` Chemical equation : `underset((A))(CH_(3)CH_(2)OH) underset(KMnO_(4)//OH^(-))overset((O))RARR underset((B))(CH_(3)COOH)`