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X is a sweet smelling substance. X reacts with $N a O H$ to form Y and salt of Z. This reaction is known as saponification reaction. X, Y and Z are respectively:

A

Ether, alcohol and acetone

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Alcohol, ether and carboxylic acid

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Ester, alcohol and carboxylic acid

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Ester, acetone and metal

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Solution

The correct option is C Ester, alcohol and carboxylic acid
Here is an example of saponification reaction.
$C H_{3} C O O C_{2} H_{5} + N a O H \to C_{2} H_{5} O H + C H_{3} C O O N a$
(Ester) (alcohol) (salt of carboxylic acid)

Therefore, X is an ester, Y is an alcohol and Z is a salt of carboxylic acid.
Option C is correct.

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