Given one of the starting materials and end product for the following reaction, show all reactants, reaction conditions in brackets (where known) and products.
acetic acid from chloroethane
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To determine the reactants, reaction conditions, and products for the conversion of chloroethane to acetic acid, we need to use our chemical knowledge.
1. Identify the starting material (reactant): chloroethane (C2H5Cl)
- Chloroethane is a common organic compound with the formula C2H5Cl.
2. Establish the conversion process:
Chloroethane can undergo a substitution reaction to produce acetic acid.
3. Determine the reactants:
Reactant: chloroethane (C2H5Cl)
4. Identify the product: acetic acid (CH3COOH)
- Acetic acid is a colorless liquid organic compound with the formula CH3COOH.
- It is the main component of vinegar and has various industrial applications.
5. Identify the reaction conditions:
- To convert chloroethane to acetic acid, a process called hydrolysis is typically employed.
- Hydrolysis involves the reaction of a compound with water to break chemical bonds.
- The specific conditions for hydrolyzing chloroethane to acetic acid may involve the use of a catalyst or a specific temperature and pressure range. However, without specific information, we cannot provide the precise reaction conditions in brackets.
Therefore, the reaction can be represented as:
C2H5Cl [reaction conditions] → CH3COOH
Please note that the reaction conditions may vary depending on the specific method or process used for the conversion.