An organic acid X is a liquid, which often freezes during winter time in cold countries, having the molecular formula C2H4O2. 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.

(a) X is ethanoic acid.


Y is methyl ethanoate.




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