Question

A compound 'X'on heating with alkaline KMnO4 oxidises and gives a compound 'Y'. Melting point of pur 'Y'is 290k. 'Y'also reacts with 'X' in the presence of an acid catalyst to give a sweet smelling 'Z'. Identify 'X','Y' 'Z'. Write the chemical equation for the firmation of 'Z'.

Answer 1

The compound X is : C2H5OH ( Ethanol)

The compound Y is :CH3COOH (Ethanoic acid)

The compound Z is : CH3COOC2H5 (Ester)

The chemical equation for the formation of 'Z' is given in the picture.

Answer 2

X is ethanol

Y is ethanoic acid

Z is ester