an organic compound A is a constituent of wine. this compound of wine. this compound on heating with alkaline KMnO4 gives another compound B which turns blue litmus red.
a) identify the compound A.
b) name the compound B.
c) write the chemical equation of the reaction that takes place to form the compound B.
Wine is an alcoholic beverage and contains ethanol C2H5OH
C2H5OH + KMnO4 -------> CH3COOH (KMnO4 is a strong oxidizing agent) formation of acid confirmed by litmus test.
CH3COOH = ethanoic acid or acetic acid