Question

1.An organic acid ‘X’ is a liquid which often freezes during winter time in cold countries. It has molecular formula C2H402 . On warming with ethanol in the presence of a few drops of cone. H2S04 a compound Y with a sweet smell is formed. (a)Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’. (b)Write chemical equations for the reactions involved.

Answer 1

On reading we can conclude that
X is Acetic Acid or Ethanoic Acid(CH3COOH)

Y is ETHYL ACETATE (C4H8O2)
Y is ethyle acetate becuase it is an ester which is formed by the reaction between alcohol and carboxylic acid moreover it smells sweet which is an physical property of an ester
HERE
CH3COOH + C2H5OH------> C2H5COOCH3+H2O

Answer 2

Answer:

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