Question

8 An organic compound ‘X’ is a liquid at room temperature. It is also a very good

solvent and has the molecular formula C2 H6 O. on oxidation ‘X’ gives ‘Y’ which give,

break effervescence on reacting with NaHCO3. X reacts with Y in the presence of

conc.H2SO4to give another compound ‘Z’ which has a pleasant smell. Identify X, Y

Answer 1

X - ETHNOL
Y - ETHANOIC ACID
Z - ESTER