An unknown organic compound X has a relative molecular mass of 180. It is a colourless crystaline solid, readily soluble in water. X contains the elements C, H and O in the atomic ratio 1: 2:1. The compound has a sweet teste and melts on heating. In the presence of yeast and in the absence of air, X is converted to compound Y and a colourless gas. Compound Y reacts with sodium metal to produce a gas Z which gives a 'pop' sound with a glowing splint. Y also reacts with ethanoic acid to give a sweet smelling compound W.
Compound W is
a
a soap
b
an oil
c
an alkane
d
an ester
e
sucrose
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altijjaneey
7 years ago
X contains the elements C, H and O in the atomic ratio 1:2:1
(Empirical formula)n = Relative molecular mass
(CH2O)n =180
(12+2+16)n =180
(30)n =180
n =6
Therefore, X =C6H12O6
X (C6H12O6) in the presence of yeast = 2C2H5OH + 2CO2
Y is therefore = Ethanol (C2H5OH)
when C2H5OH (Y) reacts with ethanoic acid (CH3COOH), we have
C2H5OH + CH3COOH = CH3COOCH2CH3 + H20
therefore W = CH3COOCH2CH3 ( an Ester), which is characterized by it's sweet smelling


