Write the name and molecular formula of an organic compound having its name suffixed with '-ol', and having two carbon atoms in the molecule

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Write the name and molecular formula of an organic compound having its name suffixed with '-ol', and having two carbon atoms in the molecule. With the help of a balanced equation indicate what happens when it is heated with excess of conc. H2SO4

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answered Jan 17, 2018 by faiz (82,347 points) 6 6 11
selected Jan 29, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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The organic compound is ethanol. Its molecular formula is C2H6O and strtrctural formula is

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