X' is a compound used in cough syrups and in many tonics. It is soluble in H2O i) Name the compound X. Write its chemical forumula. ii) Which gas is evolved when compound X reacts with Sodium? How will you test the chemical equation involved in the reaction of X with sodium. iii) Complete the following equation for X and identify Y. X overset("heat")(rarr)Y.

X' is a compound used in cough syrups and in many tonics. It is solubl

1.	X' is a compound used in cough syrups and in many tonics. It is soluble in H2O i) Name the compound X. Write its chemical forumula. ii) Which gas is evolved when compound X reacts with Sodium? How will you test the chemical equation involved in the reaction of X with sodium. iii) Complete the following equation for X and identify Y. X overset("heat")(rarr)Y.
Answer» Solution :i] The COMPOUND .X. is ETHANOL its chemical formula is `CH_3 - CH_2OH [C_2H_5OH]` ii] Hydrogen gas is evolved when ethanol reacts with sodium. On bringing a burning MATCHSTICK near to the gas, it BURNS with a pop sound. The equation is `2C_2H_5OH + 2Na to 2 C_2H_5O^(-)Na^(+) + H_2 uarr` iii] `underset(X)(CH_3CH_2OH)underset("HEAT")overset("Alk KMnO_4)(rarr) underset(Y)(CH_3COOH)` The compound .Y. is ethanoic acid.