An organic acid ‘x' is a liquid which often freezes during winter time in cold countries, has the molecular formula, c2h4o2. on warmong it with ethanol in the presence of a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid, a compound ‘y' with a sweet smell is formed.
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Considering that C₂H₄O₂ is an organic acid with a low melting point, it's acetic acid – CH₃COOH.
A reaction of carboxylic acid with alcohol gives an etser. In this case,
CH₃COOH + CH₃CH₂OH —> CH₃COOCH₂CH₃, which is ethyl acetate. Ethyl acetate has a sweet smell which is characteristic to pear drop.
Thus, x is acetic acid and y is ethyl acetate.
A reaction of carboxylic acid with alcohol gives an etser. In this case,
CH₃COOH + CH₃CH₂OH —> CH₃COOCH₂CH₃, which is ethyl acetate. Ethyl acetate has a sweet smell which is characteristic to pear drop.
Thus, x is acetic acid and y is ethyl acetate.
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