An organic compound X which is sometimes used as an antifreeze has the

1.	An organic compound X which is sometimes used as an antifreeze has the molecular formula C2H6O. X on oxidation gives a compound Y which gives effervescence with a baking soda solution. Identify X and Y. Write the chemical equation of reaction.
Answer» X is ethanol (C₂H₅OH) and Y is ethanoic acid (C₂H₄O₂) (C₂H₅OH) (X) \(\overset{Oxidation}\longrightarrow\) CH₃COOH (Y) 2CH₃COOH + Na₂CO₃ (Baking soda) → 2CH₃COOHNa + CO₂↑ + H₂O

An organic compound X which is sometimes used as an antifreeze has the molecular formula C2H6O. X on oxidation gives a compound Y which gives effervescence with a baking soda solution. Identify X and Y. Write the chemical equation of reaction.

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X is ethanol (C₂H₅OH) and Y is ethanoic acid (C₂H₄O₂)

(C₂H₅OH) (X) \(\overset{Oxidation}\longrightarrow\) CH₃COOH (Y)

2CH₃COOH + Na₂CO₃ (Baking soda) → 2CH₃COOHNa + CO₂↑ + H₂O