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

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



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