Question

An organic compound ‘X’ which is sometimes used as an antifreeze has the molecular formula C2H6O. ‘X’ on oxidation gives a compound ‘Y’ which gives effervescence with a baking soda solution. What can ‘X’ and 'Y’ be? Write their structural formula.

Answer 1

X=ethanol(CH$x_{3}$CH$x_{2}$OH)

Y=ethanoic acid (CH$x_{3}$COOH)

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