(OR) An organic compound 'X' with a molecular formula C2H60 undergoes oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 and forms the compound 'Y', that has the molecular formula C2H4O2 i) Identify X and Y. ii) Write your observations regarding the product when the compound X is made to react with compound Y which is used as a preservative for pickles.
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A.Compound X is Ethanol and Y is acetic acid.
B.when X react with Y then it turns the blue litmus red which indicates that the product is an acid i.e acetic acid.
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