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

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Acetic Acid

Explanation:

  • Initial alcohol that is formed from methane is methanol that can be converted to acetic acid.
  • Methanol in presence of [tex]CO_2[/tex] and hydrogen gas gets oxidized to acetic acid with the release of water.

Hence, compound A will be Acetic acid.

[tex]CH_3OH + CO_2 +H_2[/tex] → [tex]CH_3COOH + H_2O[/tex]

  • The acetic acid formed can be transformed into -
  1. [tex]CH_3COOH[/tex] → [tex]CH_4 + CO[/tex]

        The product formed is methane and carbon monoxide.

    2. [tex]CH_3COOH[/tex] → [tex]CH_2CHO + H_2O[/tex]

         The product formed is formaldehyde and water.

    3. [tex]CH_3COOH + NaHCO_3[/tex] → [tex]CH_3COONa +CO_2 +H_2O[/tex]

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

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