Question

​​An organic compound X which is sometimes used as an anti freeze has the molecular formula C2H6O . X on oxidation gives a compound Y which gives effervescence with a baking soda solution . Identify X and Y. Write the chemical equation of reaction.

Answer 1

An organic compound X which is sometimes used as an anti freeze has the molecular formula C2H6O . X on oxidation gives a compound Y which gives effervescence with a baking soda solution .

So X is ethanol and Y is ethanoic acid

The chemical equation of reaction is  :
CH3 CH2OH -------> CH3COOH

HERE KMnO4 is used as a catalyst. 

Answer 2

REACTION. ^

X IS ETHANOL ,(C2H5OH)

Y IS ETHANOIC ACID. (C2H4O2)

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