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An organic compound x Has molecular formula C2 H4 O2 and is acidic in nature when X is heated with compound by a compound Z with the formula C4 h8 O2 is obtained which gives vapours with fruity smell but when sodium salt of X is heated with concentrated H2 s o4 a gas w is obtain which is found in marshy area identify X,Y,ZandW. Write down the chemical equation involved

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Dear Student Compounds: A - Ethanoic acid - CHâ‚ƒCOOH B - Hydrogen - Hâ‚‚ C - Ethyl Ethanoate(Ester) - CHâ‚ƒCOOCâ‚‚Hâ‚… Reaction 1: A + Na â†’ a compound + B(â†‘) 2CHâ‚ƒCOOH + 2Na â†’ 2CHâ‚ƒCOONa + Hâ‚‚(â†‘) Reaction 2: A + Ethanol â†’ C + water CHâ‚ƒCOOH + Câ‚‚Hâ‚…OH â†’ CHâ‚ƒCOOCâ‚‚Hâ‚… + Hâ‚‚O Regard

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