An organic acid ‘X’ is a liquid which often freezes during winter time in cold countries. It has molecular formula C2H4O2‘ On warming with ethanol in the presence of a few drops of conc. H2SO4 a compound Y with a sweet smell is formed. (a) Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y'. (b) Write chemical equations for the reactions involved
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(a) The 'X' compound is Ethanoic Acid
and the 'Y' compound is a Ester
(b) The chemical equation involved is ;
C2H4O2 + C2H5OH ---->CH3COOCH2CH3
and the 'Y' compound is a Ester
(b) The chemical equation involved is ;
C2H4O2 + C2H5OH ---->CH3COOCH2CH3
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Explanation:
An organic acid 'X' is Ethanoic acid CH3COOH
Compound 'Y' is Methyl Ethanoated CH3COOH3
Equation: CH3COOH + C2H5OH---------> CH3COOC2H2+ H2O
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