Write the name and molecular formula of an organic compound having its name suffixed with ‘-ol’

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 cone. H2S04.

Answer:

The organic compound is ethanol. Its molecular formula is C2H6O and structural formula is C2H5OH or CH3CH2OH.
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