Question

A colourless organic liquid X has no action on any litmus paper andis used a nail polish remover. Another colorless organic liquid Y of molecular formula c2h6o is used in tincture of iodine (a).identify the functional group present in X and to which homologous series does Y belongs

Answer 1

Colourless Liquid  X is Acetone which is used in Nail polish Remover and has no effect on any litmus paper.
Hence  Colourless Liquid X belongs to
                                                 \
Ketone Functional Group-     C =O
                                                 /

Colourless organic liquid Y - is Ethanol- C2H5OH - used in tincture of Iodine
Hence Liquid Y belongs to the Homologous series of Alcohol Group.
FOR EXAMPLE  FIRST THREE Homologous series of Alcohol Group:
CH3OH
C2H5OH
C3H7OH

Answer 2

Answer:

X has functional group ketone and Y belongs to alcohol homologous series.