An organic compound X which is sometimes used as an antifreeze as the molecular formula C₂H₆O, X on oxidation gives a compound y which gives effervescence with baking soda solution , identify x and y , write the chemical equation .
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Hello..compound X which is used as an anti freeze the molecular C2H6O . X on oxidation gives compound Y which effervescence with a baking soda
So X is ethanol and Y is ethanoic acid
The chemical equation of reaction is :
CH3 CH2OH -------CH3COOH
HERE KMnO4 is used as a catalyst.