An organic acid X is a liquid, Which often freezes during winter time in cold countries, having the molecular formula C2H402. On warming it with methanol in the presence of a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid, a compound Y with a sweet smell is formed. (a) Identify X and Y. Also write their formulae showing the functional group present in them. (b) Write a chemical equation for the reaction involved. Lakhmir Singh Chemistry Class 10

An organic acid X is a liquid, Which often freezes during winter time

1.	An organic acid X is a liquid, Which often freezes during winter time in cold countries, having the molecular formula C2H402. On warming it with methanol in the presence of a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid, a compound Y with a sweet smell is formed. (a) Identify X and Y. Also write their formulae showing the functional group present in them. (b) Write a chemical equation for the reaction involved. Lakhmir Singh Chemistry Class 10
Answer» X is ethanoic acid with molecular FORMULA CH3COOH.The functional GROUP is Carboxylic acid -COOH.Y is methyl ethanoate with molecular formula CH3COOCH3.Balanced CHEMICAL equation is ATTACHED.