CBSE science class 10 sample question paper 2023-2024
An organic compound ‘X’ is a liquid at room temperature. It is also a very good solvent and has the molecular formula C2 H6 O. on oxidation ‘X’ gives ‘Y’ which give, break effervescence on reacting with NaHCO3. X reacts with Y in the presence of conc.H2SO4to give another compound ‘Z’ which has a pleasant smell. Identify X, Y and Z. Also write chemical equations to show the formation of Y and Z.
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X- Ethanol C2H5OH
Y- Ethanoic acid CH3COOH
Z- Ester CH3COOC2H5