an organic compound X which is sometimes used as an antifreeze has the molecular formula C₂ H₆O .X on oxidation gives a compound Y which gives effervescence with a baking soda solution .identify X and Y .write the chemical equation of the reaction

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Solution

Since X on oxidation gives Y which produces effervesence with baking soda. Thus Y is a carboxylic acid with two carbons,i.e CH₃COOH (Ethanoic acid).
Therefore X is an alcohol i.e C₂H₅OH.

Equations:
1)CH₃CH₂OH -----on oxidation-------> CH₃COOH

2)CH₃COOH + baking soda ----- > CH₃COONa + CO₂ +H₂O

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