1. C2H6O is CH3 -CH2 -OH which is a primary alcohol (A)
2. CH3 -CH2 -OH (A) reacts with H+/ K2Cr2O7 to give acetaldehyde (B)
3. CH3CHO (B) which on further oxidation to give acetic acid (C).
4. Acetic acid reacts with SOCl2 to give acetyl chloride (D).
A |
CH3 - CH2 -OH |
Ethanol |
B |
CH3CHO |
Acetaldehyde |
C |
CH3COOH |
Acetic acid |
D |
CH3COCl |
Acetyl chloride |