This is the sequence of reactions starting with elemental carbon (C) and leading to the production of acetic acid (CH3COOH):
This is the sequence of reactions starting with elemental carbon (C) and leading to the production of acetic acid (CH3COOH):
C -> CaC2 (Calcium carbide)CaC2 -> C2H2 (Acetylene gas)C2H2 -> C2H5 (Ethyl radical)C2H5 -> CO2 + H2O (Combustion reaction)CO2 + H2O -> C6H12O6 (Photosynthesis)C6H12O6 -> C2H5OH (Ethyl alcohol) + CO2C2H5OH -> CH3CHO (Acetaldehyde)CH3CHO -> CH3COOH (Acetic acid)