an organic compound 'x' is an essential constituent of wine and beer. 'x' is responsible for the intoxication caused by these drinks.oxidation of 'x' yields an organic acid 'y' which is present in vinegar. name the compounds 'x' and 'y' and hence write their structural formulae

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Hi,

Compound X is ethanol which is an alcohol and important constituent of alcohol and beer.

Oxidation of ethanol leads to the formation of ethanoic acid which is constituent of vinegar.

Oxidation of ethanol :

CH₃CH₂OH -------> CH₃COOH

So, Y is ethanoic acid and X is ethanol.

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an organic compound 'x' is an essential constituent of wine and beer. 'x' is responsible for the intoxication caused by these drinks.oxidation of 'x' yields an organic acid 'y' which is present in vinegar. name the compounds 'x' and 'y' and hence write their structural formulae

Hi, Compound X is ethanol which is an alcohol and important constituent of alcohol and beer. Oxidation of ethanol leads to the formation of ethanoic acid which is constituent of vinegar. Oxidation of ethanol : CH​3CH2OH -------> CH3COOH So, Y is ethanoic acid and X is ethanol. Regards

Hi,

Compound X is ethanol which is an alcohol and important constituent of alcohol and beer.

Oxidation of ethanol leads to the formation of ethanoic acid which is constituent of vinegar.

Oxidation of ethanol :

CH₃CH₂OH -------> CH₃COOH

So, Y is ethanoic acid and X is ethanol.

Regards