TEXTBOOK EVALUATION

Give the balanced chemical equation of the following reaction:

Combustion of ethanol.

Explain the mechanism of cleansing action of soap.

The molecular formula of an alcohol is ${\mathrm{C}}_4{\mathrm{H}}_{10}\mathrm{O}$. The locant number of its $–\mathrm{OH}$ group is $2$.

Draw its structural formula.

The molecular formula of an alcohol is ${\mathrm{C}}_4{\mathrm{H}}_{10}\mathrm{O}$. The locant number of its $–\mathrm{OH}$ group is $2$.

Give its IUPAC name.

The molecular formula of an alcohol is ${\mathrm{C}}_4{\mathrm{H}}_{10}\mathrm{O}$. The locant number of its $–\mathrm{OH}$ group is $2$.

Is it saturated or unsaturated?

An organic compound $‘\mathrm{A}’$ is widely used as a preservative and has the molecular formula ${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_2$. This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound $‘\mathrm{B}’$.

Identify the compound $‘\mathrm{A}’$.

An organic compound $‘\mathrm{A}’$ is widely used as a preservative and has the molecular formula ${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_2$. This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound $‘\mathrm{B}’$.

Write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to form compound $‘\mathrm{B}’$.

An organic compound $‘\mathrm{A}’$ is widely used as a preservative and has the molecular formula ${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_2$. This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound $‘\mathrm{B}’$.

Name the process.