Question

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

Answer 1

Acetic Acid

Step-by-step explanation:

• Initial alcohol that is formed from methane is methanol that can be converted to acetic acid.

• Methanol in presence of
  `CO_2` and hydrogen gas gets oxidized to acetic acid with the release of water.

Hence, compound A will be Acetic acid.

`CH_3OH + CO_2 +H_2` →
`CH_3COOH + H_2O`

• The acetic acid formed can be transformed into -

1. 
   `CH_3COOH` →
   `CH_4 + CO`

The product formed is methane and carbon monoxide.

2.
`CH_3COOH` →
`CH_2CHO + H_2O`

The product formed is formaldehyde and water.

3.
`CH_3COOH + NaHCO_3` →
`CH_3COONa +CO_2 +H_2O`

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