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An organic compound 'A' is a constituent of wine and beer and is also used as fuel in spirit lamp. Compound 'A' on heating with alkaline potassium permanganate gives another compound 'B' which turns blue litmus to red. Compound 'A' and 'B' combine in the presence of conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` to give a sweet smelling compound 'C'. Identify compounds 'A', 'B' and 'C'. Also write the equations involved in the reaction.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will identify the compounds A, B, and C based on the information provided in the question. ### Step 1: Identify Compound A The question states that compound A is a constituent of wine and beer and is used as a fuel in spirit lamps. The compound that fits this description is **Ethanol** (C₂H₅OH). ### Step 2: Reaction of Compound A with Alkaline Potassium Permanganate When ethanol (A) is heated with alkaline potassium permanganate (KMnO₄), it undergoes oxidation. The oxidation of ethanol leads to the formation of **Acetic Acid** (B), which has the formula CH₃COOH. This is confirmed by the fact that acetic acid turns blue litmus paper red, indicating that it is an acid. ...
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