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An organic compound 'X' with a molecular formula C2H6O undergoes oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 and forms the compound Y', that has molecular formula C2H4O2

a. Identify 'X' and 'Y'


b. Write your observation regarding the product when the compound 'X' is made to react with compound 'Y' which is used as a preservative for pickles.

a. ‘X’ is ethanol (CH3CH2OH) and ‘Y’ is ethanoic acid (CH3COOH)


b. When the ethanol(alcohol) is made to react with ethanoic acid (carboxylic acid), the compound formed is ester and this process is called esterification.



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