An organic compounds 'A' of molecular formula $C_{2} H_{6} O$ on oxidation with dilute alkaline $K M n O_{4}$ solution gives an acid 'B' with the same number of carbon atoms. Compound "A' often used for sterilisation of skin by doctors.
Name the compounds 'A' and 'B'

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Compound A - Ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
Compound B - Ethanoic acid (acetic acid)

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A

of molecular formula

C_{2} H_{6} O

on oxidation with dilute alkaline

K M n O_{4}

solution gives an acid

B

with same number of carbon atoms. Compound

A

is often used for sterilisation of skin by doctors. Choose the incorrect statement among the following.

An organic compound A of molecular formula C2H6O on oxidation gives a compound B with the same number of c atoms as in the molecule of A . Compound A is often used for sterilisation of skin by doctors .

Name thecoumpounds A AND. B .

write the chemical reaction

Q. An organic compound A of molecular formula

C_{2} H_{6} O

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An organic compounds 'A' of molecular formula C2H6O on oxidation with dilute alkaline KMnO4 solution gives an acid 'B' with the same number of carbon atoms. Compound "A' often used for sterilisation of skin by doctors.Name the compounds 'A' and 'B'

Compound A - Ethanol (ethyl alcohol)Compound B - Ethanoic acid (acetic acid)

An organic compounds 'A' of molecular formula $C_{2} H_{6} O$ on oxidation with dilute alkaline $K M n O_{4}$ solution gives an acid 'B' with the same number of carbon atoms. Compound "A' often used for sterilisation of skin by doctors.
Name the compounds 'A' and 'B'

Compound A - Ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
Compound B - Ethanoic acid (acetic acid)