One unknown compound X on hydrocarbon. Which on reaction with HgSO_(4)(H^(+)) gives compound (B). (B) on oxidation gives compound (C). (C) on reaction with NaOH and soda lime gives methane. So identify A, B and C by giving chemical reaction.

One unknown compound X on hydrocarbon. Which on reaction with HgSO_(4)

1.	One unknown compound X on hydrocarbon. Which on reaction with HgSO_(4)(H^(+)) gives compound (B). (B) on oxidation gives compound (C). (C) on reaction with NaOH and soda lime gives methane. So identify A, B and C by giving chemical reaction.
Answer» SOLUTION :The FOLLOWING GIVEN reaction is of conversion of methane from the ETHYNE. So, A = Ethyne, B = Ethanal and C = Ethanoic acid