An organic compound A of molecular formula C2H6O on oxidation with acidified potassium dichromate gives an acidic compound B. Compound a reacts with B on warming in the presence of cone. H2SO4 to give a sweet smelling substance C. What are A, B and C ?
According to question :
‘A’ (C2H6O) on oxidation with acidified KMnO4 gives an acid. Hence A is ethanol (C2H5OH). A after oxidation gives B. Hence B is ethanoci acid (CH3COOH).
A reacts with B gives a sweet smelling substance C. Hence C is an ester known as ethyl ethanoate (CH3COOCH2CH3).