Question

Study the reaction scheme shown below and identify the reactants A, B and C.

Answer 1

Reaction A (Dehydration):

\[\ce{CH3CH2OH ->[conc{.} H2SO4][170°C]CH2 = CH2 + H2O}\]

Reaction B (Esterification):

\[\ce{CH3CH2OH + CH3COOH->[H+][] CH3COOC2H5 + H2O}\]

Reaction C (Combustion):

\[\ce{CH3CH2OH + 3O2 ->[][] 2CO2 + 3 H2O + Heat}\]