An organic compound “X” with formula \(C_2H_6O\) is used to blend with petrol in order to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and lower down the harmful emissions from the cars. It is also used as a solvent in medicines such as tincture iodine, cough syrups and many tonics.
(i) Draw the electron dot structure of “X”.
(ii) Write the name and formula of the next homologue of “X”.
(iii) Write the reaction of “X” with acetic acid to form a sweet smelling substance.
Answers (1)
(i) 
(ii) Propanol, \(C_3H_7OH\)
(iii)\(\mathrm{C_2H_5OH + CH_3COOH}
\overset{\text{conc. } H_2SO_4}{\longrightarrow}
\mathrm{CH_3COOC_2H_5 + H_2O} \)
