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An organic acid X is a liquid , which of...

An organic acid X is a liquid , which of ten freezes during winter time in cold countries having the molecular formula `C_(2)H_(4)O_(2).` On warming it with methanol in the presence of a few drops of concentrated suphuric acid, a compound Y with a sweet smell is formed.
(a) Identify X and Y .Also write the formula showing the functional group present in them.
(b) Write a chemical equation for the reaction involved.

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(i) X = Ethanoic acid `(CH_(3)COOH)`
Y = Ethyl ethanoate `(CH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5))`
(ii) `underset("Ethanoic acid")(CH_(3)COOH)+underset("Ethanol")(C_(2)H_(5)OH) underset(Delta) overset("Conc. "H_(2)SO_(4))to underset("Ethyl ethanoate")(CH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5))+H_(2)O`
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