In the following reaction, X and Y respectively are: C_2H_5OH [H_2SO_4/ ] KMnO_4/H^+ X Y CH_3CO_2C_2H_5 **[J & K CET 2006]**

JEE Main Chemistry question

In the following reaction, and respectively are: C_2H_5OH \xrightarrow[H_2SO_4/\Delta]{KMnO_4/H^+} X \xrightarrow{Y} CH_3CO_2C_2H_5 **[J & K CET 2006]**

(A)
(B)CH_3CHO, CH_3OH
(C)Correct
(D)

Answer: (C)

Solution

Acidified fully oxidises ethanol to acetic acid, . Fischer esterification of acetic acid with ethanol (, acid catalyst) then

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