Q33Multiple choice
A compound X is formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid C2H4O2 and an alcohol in presence of a few drops of H2SO4. The alcohol on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 followed by acidification gives the same carboxylic acid as used in this reaction. Give the names and structures of
- (a)carboxylic acid,
- (b)alcohol and
- (c)the compound X. Also write the reaction.
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(a) carboxylic acid,
(b) alcohol and
(c) the compound X. Also write the reaction.