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A compound X(C2H4O) on oxidation gives Y(C2H4O2).X undergoes haloform reaction. On treatment with HCN X forms a product Z which on hydrolysis gives 2 hydroxy propanoic acid.
Write down structures of X and Y'.

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X=CH3CHO and Y=CH3COOH

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