Question

Identify X and Y.
CH,COCH,COOCH,
CH,MgBr
→ X
H,0
→Y​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Acids have long been recognized as a distinctive class of compounds whose aqueous solutions exhibit the following properties:

A characteristic sour taste.

Changes the color of litmus from blue to red.

Reacts with certain metals to produce gaseous H2.

Reacts with bases to form a salt and water.

Acidic solutions have a pH less than 7, with lower pH values corresponding to increasing acidity. Common examples of acids include acetic acid (in vinegar), sulfuric acid (used in car batteries), and tartaric acid (used in baking).

There are three common definitions for acids