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The X and Y in the given equation respectively are :
CH3COOC2H6NaOH−−− X+Y


A

Ethanol and Sodium acetate

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Methanol and Acetic acid

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C

Ethanol and Methanoic acid

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D

None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A

Ethanol and Sodium acetate


CH3COOC2H6NaOH−−−C2H5OH+CH3COONa
Hence X and Y are Ethanol and Sodium acetate.

This reaction is also called Saponification reaction


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