(a) An acid 'X' and an alcohol 'Y' react with each other in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a sweet smelling substance 'Z'. Identify 'X', 'Y' and 'Z'. Write the chemical equation for the reaction involved and name it. The substance 'Z' on treatment with sodium hydroxide produces back the…

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(a) An acid 'X' and an alcohol 'Y' react with each other in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a sweet smelling substance 'Z'. Identify 'X', 'Y' and 'Z'. Write the chemical equation for the reaction involved and name it. The substance 'Z' on treatment with sodium hydroxide produces back the alcohol 'Y' and sodium ethanoate. Write the chemical equation for the reaction involved and name it, giving justification for the name.

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(a) 'X' – CH 3 COOH / Ethanoic Acid / Acetic Acid 'Y' – C 2 H 5 OH / Ethanol 'Z' – CH 3 COOC 2 H 5 / Ethyl Ethanoate CH 3 COOH + C 2 H 5 OH $\xrightarrow{	ext{Acid catlyst}}$ CH 3 COOC 2 H 5 + H 2 O Esterification Reaction CH 3 COOC 2 H 5 $\xrightarrow{	ext{NaOH}}$ C 2 H 5 OH + CH 3 COONa Saponification Reaction It is used in the preparation of soap.

(a) An acid 'X' and an alcohol 'Y' react with each other in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a sweet…

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