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(a) Write the chemical equation representing the preparation reaction of ethanol from ethene.
(b) Name the product obtained when ethanol is oxidised by either chromic anhydride or alkaline potassium permanganate.
(c) Give an example of an esterification reaction.

Important Questions on Carbon and its Compounds

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Core Science Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds>EXERCISE 4C>Q 7
What happens when ethanoic acid reacts with (i) magnesium, (ii) sodium carbonate, and (iii) sodium hydroxide? Write the necessary chemical equation in each case.
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Core Science Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds>EXERCISE 4C>Q 8
What happens when ethanol reacts with (i) sodium (ii) chromic anhydride and (iii) alkaline potassium permanganate solution? Write the necessary chemical equations for the reactions involved in the above cases.
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Core Science Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds>EXERCISE 4C>Q 9
An organic compound “A” is an essential constituent of wine and beer. Oxidation of “A” yields an organic acid ‘B’ which is present in vinegar. Name the compounds “A” and “B” and write their structural formula. What happens when “A” and “B” react in the presence of an acid catalyst? Write the chemical equation for the reaction.
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Core Science Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds>EXERCISE 4C>Q 10
An ester has the molecular formula C4H8O2. Write its structural formula. What happens when this ester is heated in the presence of sodium hydroxide solution? Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction and name the products. What is a saponification reaction?
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Core Science Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds>EXERCISE 4C>Q 11
An organic compound “”X is an essential constituent of wine and beer. “X” is responsible for the intoxication caused by these drinks. Oxidation of “X” yields an organic acid “Y” which is present in vinegar. Name the compounds “X” and “Y” and write their structural formula.
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Core Science Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds>EXERCISE 4C>Q 12

Describe along with chemical equations, what happens when

(i) Ethene reacts with bromine water

(ii) Ethanol burns in air

(iii) Ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol in the presence of sulphuric acid.

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Core Science Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds>EXERCISE 4C>Q 13
What are esters? How are they formed? Where do they occur in nature? Give one example.
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Core Science Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds>EXERCISE 4C>Q 14
An organic compound “A” of molecular formula C2H6O 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”.