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An organic compound `X` with molecular formula, `C_(2)H_(6)O` on oxidation with potassium dichromate and sulphuric acid gives an acidic compound `Y`. The compounds `X` and `Y` react on warming in presence of conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` to give a sweet smelling compound `Z`. What are the compounds `X, Y` and `Z` ?

A

A

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B

C

C

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The correct Answer is:
A
`underset("X (Ethanol)")(CH_(3)CH_(2)OH) underset("heat")overset("acidified "K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7))tounderset("Y(Acetic acid)")(CH_(3)COOH)`
This is called oxidation reaction.
`underset((Y))(CH_(3)COOH) +underset((X))(CH_(3)CH_(2)OH) underset("heat")overset("conc. "H_(2)SO_(4))to underset("Ethyl acetate (Ester)")(CH_(3)COOCH_(2)CH_(3))`
This is known as esterification reaction.
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