All in One - ICSE Chemistry>Chapter 12 - Carboxylic Acids>ARCHIVES*(Last 5 Years)>Q 1

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A compound X (having vinegar-like smell) when treated with ethanol in the presence of the acid, Z, gives a compound Y which has a fruity smell.
The reaction is
$C_{2} H_{5} O H + X \overset{Z}{\to} Y + H_{2} O$
Identify Y and Z.

Important Questions on Carboxylic Acids

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All in One - ICSE Chemistry>Chapter 12 - Carboxylic Acids>ARCHIVES*(Last 5 Years)>Q 1

A compound X (having vinegar like smell) when treated with ethanol in the presence of the acid, Z, gives a compound Y which has a fruity smell.
The reaction is

C_{2} H_{5} O H + X \overset{Z}{\to} Y + H_{2} O

Write the structural formula of X.

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All in One - ICSE Chemistry>Chapter 12 - Carboxylic Acids>ARCHIVES*(Last 5 Years)>Q 1

A compound

X

(having vinegar-like smell) when treated with ethanol in the presence of the acid,

Z

, gives a compound

Y

which has a fruity smell.
The reaction is

C_{2} H_{5} O H + X \overset{Z}{\to} Y + H_{2} O

Name the above reaction.

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All in One - ICSE Chemistry>Chapter 12 - Carboxylic Acids>ARCHIVES*(Last 5 Years)>Q 2

Identify the substance underlined in the following case.
An organic compound containing

- C O O H

functional group.

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All in One - ICSE Chemistry>Chapter 12 - Carboxylic Acids>ARCHIVES*(Last 5 Years)>Q 3

Name the distinctive reaction that takes place when ethanol is treated with acetic acid.

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All in One - ICSE Chemistry>Chapter 12 - Carboxylic Acids>ARCHIVES*(Last 5 Years)>Q 3

Give the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of ethanol with acetic acid.

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All in One - ICSE Chemistry>Chapter 12 - Carboxylic Acids>ARCHIVES*(Last 5 Years)>Q 4

Name an organic compound whose functional group is carboxyl.

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All in One - ICSE Chemistry>Chapter 12 - Carboxylic Acids>ARCHIVES*(Last 5 Years)>Q 5

Why is pure acetic acid known as glacial acetic acid?

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All in One - ICSE Chemistry>Chapter 12 - Carboxylic Acids>ARCHIVES*(Last 5 Years)>Q 5

Give a chemical equation for the reaction between ethyl alcohol and acetic acid.