An organic acid 'X' is a liquid which often freezes during winter time in cold countries. It has molecular formula C_(2)H_(4)O_(2). On warming with ethanol in the presence of a few drops of conc. H_(2)SO_(4) a compound Y with a sweet smell is formed. (i) Identify 'X' and 'Y'. (ii) Write chemical equations for the reactions involved.

An organic acid 'X' is a liquid which often freezes during winter time

1.	An organic acid 'X' is a liquid which often freezes during winter time in cold countries. It has molecular formula C_(2)H_(4)O_(2). On warming with ethanol in the presence of a few drops of conc. H_(2)SO_(4) a compound Y with a sweet smell is formed. (i) Identify 'X' and 'Y'. (ii) Write chemical equations for the reactions involved.
Answer» Solution :(a) .X. is `CH_(3)COOH and .Y. is CH_(3)COO CH_(2)CH_(3).` (b) `CH_(3)COOH + C_(2)H_(5)OHoverset(H_(2)SO_(4))rightarrowCH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5)+H_(2)O`