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Which property of ethanol makes it suitable for preparing medicines such as tincture of iodine, cough syrups and other tonics?

Ethanol is a good solvent which makes it suitable for preparing medicines.


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What is the IUPAC name of

(i) CH3 – CH2 – CH = CH2


(ii) CH3CHO?

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Write the IUPAC name of

(i) CH3COCH2CH3


(ii)


(iii) HCOOH


(iv) CH3COOCH3

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What is the function of conc.H2SO4 in the formation of ethene from ethanol?

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Why are carboxylic acids called weak acids? Name the alcohol which produces methanoic acid on oxidation.