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A compound 'X' `(C_(2)H_(4)O)` on oxidation gives 'Y' `(C_(2)H_(4)O_(2))`. The compound 'X' undergoes haloform reaction. Write the structure of 'X' and 'Y'. Name the product when 'X' is treated with `NaOH`.

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The data suggests that the compound 'X' is ethanal and 'Y' is ethanoic acid. The reactions involved are as follows :
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