An organic compound A having molecular formula C2H4O2 reacts with sodium metal and evolves a gas B which readily catches fire. An also reacts with ethanol in the presentce of conc H2SO4 TO form sweet smelling substance C used in making perfumes.
i. Identify the compounds A, B, and C and write their names.
ii. Write balanced chemical equations of represent conversion of
a. compound A into compound B
b. compound A into compound C
iii. Write the chemical composition of detergents. Mention their advantage over soaps for washing clothes.
OR
i. What are hydrocarbons? Give one example. with two examples each.
ii. Give the structural differences between started and unsaturated hydrocarbons
iii. What is a functional group? Give examples of two different functional group.