A compound X is formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid C_2H_4O_2 and an alcohol in the presence of a few drops of sulphuric acid. The alcohol on oxidation with alkaline potassium permanganate followed by acidification gives the same carboxylic acid as used in this reaction. Give the names and structures of the a) carboxylic acid b alcohol and c) the compound X. Also write the reaction.

A compound X is formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid C_2H_4O_2

1.	A compound X is formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid C_2H_4O_2 and an alcohol in the presence of a few drops of sulphuric acid. The alcohol on oxidation with alkaline potassium permanganate followed by acidification gives the same carboxylic acid as used in this reaction. Give the names and structures of the a) carboxylic acid b alcohol and c) the compound X. Also write the reaction.
Answer» Solution :(i) `C_(2)H_(4)O_(2) : CH_(3)-COOH`-ethanoic acid `C_(2)H_(5)OH` : ethanol X is `CH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5)`-ethyl acetate [ethyl ethanoate -ESTER]