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A neutral compound 'X' of molecular formula C2H6O on oxidation with acidified potassium dichromate gives a compound 'Y'. Compound 'X' reacts with 'Y' on warming in presence of conc. H2SO4 to give a sweet smelling substance 'Z'. What are 'X', 'Y' and 'Z'? Give equations of the reactions involved.

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The reactions are:

C2H5OHXK2Cr2O7/H+O CH3CHO O CH3COOHYCH3COOHY+C2H5OH XConc. H2SO4 CH3COOC2H5Z+H2O

Hence, the compounds are:

X: Ethanol
Y: Acetic acid
Z: Ethyl acetate

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