An organic compound A of molecular formula C_2H_6Oon oxidation with alkaline KMnO_4 gives a compound B with the same number of carbon atoms as in the molecule of 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_2H_6Oon oxidation with al

1.	An organic compound A of molecular formula C_2H_6Oon oxidation with alkaline KMnO_4 gives a compound B with the same number of carbon atoms as in the molecule of 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 :`UNDERSET("ethanol (A)")(C_2H_5OH) + underset("ethanoic acid (B)")(CH_3COOH) overset(conc.H_2SO_4)(to) underset("ethyl ethanoate")(CH_3COOC_2H_5) + underset("water")(H_2O)`