Write the name and molecular formula of an organic compound having its name suffixed with '-ol' and having two carbon atoms in the molecule. With the help of a balanced equation indicate what happens when it is heated with excess of conc. H_(2)SO_(4).

Write the name and molecular formula of an organic compound having its

1.	Write the name and molecular formula of an organic compound having its name suffixed with '-ol' and having two carbon atoms in the molecule. With the help of a balanced equation indicate what happens when it is heated with excess of conc. H_(2)SO_(4).
Answer» SOLUTION :The organic compound is ethanol. Its molecular formula is `C_(2)H_(6)O` and structural formula is `C_(2)H_(5)OH or CH_(3)CH_(2)OH`. `underset("Ethanol")(CH_(3)CH_(2)OH) underset("HEAT")overset("Conc. "H_(2)SO_(4))to underset("Ethene")(CH_(2)=CH_(2)) +H_(2)O`