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Organic compound of molecular formula `C_2H_4O_2` gives brisk effervescence with sodium bicarbonate. Give the name and molecular formula with a balanced equation

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he compound X is ethanoic acid. commonly known as acetic acid. On reaction with sodilun bicarbonate, it forms sodium acetate, water and carbon dioxide gas. The brisk effervescence C, observed is due to carbon dioxide gas . Its molecular formula is `C_2H_4O_2`
`CH_3COOH+NaHCO_3toCH_3COONa+H_2o+CO_2`
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