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An organic compound 'A' is widely used a...

An organic compound 'A' is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular formula `C_(2)H_(4)O_(2)`. The compound reacts with ethanol in presence of an acid to form a sweet smelling compound 'B'.
(a) Identify the compound 'A'.
(b) Write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to form compound 'B'.
(c) How can you get 'A' back from 'B'?
(d) Name the process and write the corresponding chemical equation.
(e) Which gas is produced when compound 'A' reacts with washing soda? Write the chemical equation.

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