A compound X' with molecular formula C2H4O upon oxidation gives *Y' with molecular formula C2H4O2. 'X' undergoes haloform reaction. On treatment with
HCN, "X' forms product “Z which on hydrolysis yields 2-hydroxypropanoic aci
(1) Identify 'X' and 'Y'.
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(ii) Write the sequence of reactions involved.
(iii)Name the product formed when 'X' reacts with dilute NaOH.
x ethanal, Y- Ethanoic acid
CH₂ - CH - CH₂ - CHO [ 3-Hydroxybutan
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Explanation:

answer 1)X is ethanal Y is ethanoic acid                                                                        

                       O                                       O                                                                                                  

                       ║         Cl2,NaOH             ║                                                                                                                     answer2)CH3-C-HCH3-C-OH+CHCl3

                                   HCl

   C2H4O+HCNCH3-C-H(CN)(OH)CH3-CH(OH)COOH

answer3)ethanoic acid