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An organic acid 'X' is a liquid which often freezes during winter time in cold countries. It has molecular formula `C_(2)H_(4)O_(2)`. On warming with ethanol in the presence of a few drops of conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` a compound Y with a sweet smell is formed.
(i) Identify 'X' and 'Y'.
(ii) Write chemical equations for the reactions involved.

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(a) .X. is `CH_(3)COOH and .Y. is CH_(3)COO CH_(2)CH_(3).`
(b) `CH_(3)COOH + C_(2)H_(5)OHoverset(H_(2)SO_(4))rightarrowCH_(3)COOC_(2)H_(5)+H_(2)O`
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