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A compound ‘X’ `(C_2H_4O)` on oxidation gives 'Y' `(C_2H_4O_2)`. 'X' undergoes haloform reaction. On treatment with HCN 'X' forms a product 'Z' which on hydrolysis gives 2-hydroxy propanoic acid. Write down structures of ‘X’ and ‘Y’.

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