Question

a compound X has low freezing point so it freezes sometimes in winter. On reaction with an alcohol thw compound form another sweet smelling compound Y.Identify the compound X ,Y and type of alcohol. Write the reaction involved. Also write molecular formula , iupac name and common name of the element clearly ​

Answer 1

Answer:

x is ethanoic acid ch3cooh

y is ch3cooc2h5 Easter ethyl acetate

C2H5OH + CH3COOH----------------------> CH3COOC2H5 + H20

Answer 2

Answer:

hey brooo I know the answer .

Explanation:

compound X is CH3COOH i.e ethanoic acid it freezes in winter and when it reacts with ethanol

i.e C2H5OH IT forms a sweet smelling compound called ester . this process is called esterification. Compound Y is the ester i.e the reaction given below

CH3COOH+C2H5OH= CH3COOC2H5(ESTER)

+ H2O

Above given reaction is esterification

And regarding IUPAC name it's butyl ethanoate.

Hope it helps u out.