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Standard XII

Chemistry

Structural and Physical Properties of Carbonyls

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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

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Sterilization of skin is done by ethanol, so Compound A is, ethanol CH₃CH₂-OH, which on oxidation forms compound B, ethanoic acid, CH₃COOH.
CH₃CH₂-OH + 2[O] ---> CH₃COOH + H₂O

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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

Sterilization of skin is done by ethanol, so Compound A is, ethanol CH3CH2-OH, which on oxidation forms compound B, ethanoic acid, CH3COOH.CH3CH2-OH + 2[O] ---> CH3COOH + H2O

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Name thecoumpounds A AND. B .
write the chemical reaction

Sterilization of skin is done by ethanol, so Compound A is, ethanol CH₃CH₂-OH, which on oxidation forms compound B, ethanoic acid, CH₃COOH.
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