An unknown substance A reacts with sodium hydrogen carbonate to produce sodium acetate, substance B and carbon dioxide. Predict both substance A and B.
A + NaHCO3 → CH3COONa + B + CO2
CH3COOH and H2O
CH3COOH + NaHCO3 → CH3COONa + H2O + CO2
Acetic acid on reaction with sodium hydrogen carbonate produces sodium acetate, water, and carbon dioxide.
Therefore molecule A is CH3COOH and B is H2O molecule.