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 C2H4O2. On warming with ethanol in the presence of a few drops of conc. H2SO4 a compound Y with a sweet smell is formed.(i) Identify 'X' and,'Y'.(ii) Write chemical equations for the reactions involved
Answer» (a) 'X' is CH₃COOH and 'Y' is CH₃-COOCH₂CH₃. (b) CH₃COOH + C₂H₅OH+H₂SO₄ → CH₃COOC₂H₅+H₂O

An organic acid 'X' is a liquid which often freezes during winter time in cold countries. It has molecular formula C2H4O2. On warming with ethanol in the presence of a few drops of conc. H2SO4 a compound Y with a sweet smell is formed.(i) Identify 'X' and,'Y'.(ii) Write chemical equations for the reactions involved

Answer»

(a) 'X' is CH₃COOH and 'Y' is CH₃-COOCH₂CH₃.

(b) CH₃COOH + C₂H₅OH+H₂SO₄ → CH₃COOC₂H₅+H₂O