Question

An organic compound X is a liquid at room temperature . it is also a very good solvent and has the molecular formula C2H6O. On oxidation X reacts with Y in the presence of conc. H2SO4 to give another compound Z which has a pleasant smell. Identify X, Y and Z. also write chemical equations to show the formation of Y and Z.

Answer 1

X is ethanol C2H5OH

Y is ethanoic acid CH3COOH

Z is ethyl ethanoate CH3COOC2H5

Chemical equation is

CH3COOH + C2H5OH give us CH3COOC2H5 + H2O