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An organic compound (A) is widely used as a preservative in a pickle and has a molecular formula C2H4O2. This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound (B).
(i) Identify the compounds A and B.
(ii) Name the process and write the corresponding chemical equation.

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Compound C2H4O2 corresponds to Acetic acid or ethanoic acid CH3COOH.
O
CH3||COH
Vinegar is commercial name of acetic acid or ethanoic acid and is used as preservative in pickles.
Compound A is ethanoic acid with formula CH3COOH
O
CH3COOH+C2H5OH(ethanol)CH3||COC2H5+H2O
Compound B is ethyl ethanoate. It is an ester.
The process of formation of an ester is called esterification.

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