A compound has the properties below:it is a liquid at room temperature,it is immiscible with water,it does not decolourise acidified potassium manganate(VII).What could it be?
Correct answer: D. Ethyl ethanoate
- A. Ethane
- B. Ethanoic acid
- C. Ethanol
- D. Ethyl ethanoate
Explanation
Ethyl ethanoate is an ester, which is a liquid at room temperature and is not readily soluble in water. Unlike alcohols or aldehydes, esters are resistant to oxidation by KMnO4. Ethane is a gas, while ethanoic acid and ethanol are both miscible with water.
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