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A compound X is formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid `C_2H_4O_2` and an alcohol in the presence of a few drops of sulphuric acid. The alcohol on oxidation with alkaline potassium permanganate followed by acidification gives the same carboxylic acid as used in this reaction. Give the names and structures of the
a) carboxylic acid
b alcohol and
c) the compound X. Also write the reaction.

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a) `CH_3COOH` (acetic acid).
b) `CH_3CH_2OH` [ethanol].
c) `CH_3COOCH_2CH_3` [ethyl ethanoate).
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