In the following organic chain, identify product X:
Ethane + Cl₂ (hv) → A
A + KOH (aqueous) → B
B + [O] (excess) → X
- Ethanol
- Ethanal
- Acetic acid
- Ethene
📝 Detailed explanation
Ethane + Cl₂ → Chloroethane (A).Chloroethane + KOH(aq) → Ethanol (B).
Complete oxidation of Ethanol [O] → Acetic acid (X).