Question

Initial alcohol is converted to compound A. Compound A undergoes three different transformations. Name compound A and each the final product in three transformations.

Answer 1

Acetic Acid

Explanation:

• Initial alcohol that is formed from methane is methanol that can be converted to acetic acid.

• Methanol in presence of $CO_2$ and hydrogen gas gets oxidized to acetic acid with the release of water.

Hence, compound A will be Acetic acid.

$CH_3OH + CO_2 +H_2$ → $CH_3COOH + H_2O$

• The acetic acid formed can be transformed into -

1. $CH_3COOH$ → $CH_4 + CO$

        The product formed is methane and carbon monoxide.

    2. $CH_3COOH$ → $CH_2CHO + H_2O$

         The product formed is formaldehyde and water.

    3. $CH_3COOH + NaHCO_3$ → $CH_3COONa +CO_2 +H_2O$

         The product formed is sodium acetate, carbon dioxide, and water.