What are esters? How are they formed? Where do they occur in nature? Give one example.

Important Questions on Carbon and its Compounds

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Core Science Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds>EXERCISE 4C>Q 14

An organic compound “A” of molecular formula

C_{2} H_{6} O

on oxidation gives an acid “B” with the same number of carbon atoms in the molecule as “A”. Compound “A” is often used for sterilization of skin by doctors. Name the compounds “A” and “B”. Write the chemical equation involved in the formation of “B” from “A”.

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Core Science Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds>EXERCISE 4C>Q 15

Two compounds “A” and “B” have the same molecular formula

C_{4} H_{8} O_{2}

. Compound “A” is an acid and compound “B” has a fruity smell. Suggest (i) chemical formulae and (ii) structural formulae of compounds “A” and “B”. Name the functional group of compound “B”. What name would you give to- the relationship between the compounds “A” and “B”?

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Core Science Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds>EXERCISE 4C>Q 16

Why are detergents better cleansing agents than soaps? Explain.

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Core Science Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds>EXERCISE 4C>Q 17

How would you bring about the following conversions? Name the process and write the reaction involved.
(a) ethanol to ethene.
(b) propanol to propanoic acid.

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Core Science Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds>EXERCISE 4C>Q 18

What is the role of metal or reagents written on arrows in the given chemical reactions?
(a)
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(c)