A compound X is formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid C2H402 and an alcohol in presence of a few drops of H2S04. The alcohol on oxidation with alkaline KMn04 followed by acidification gives the same carboxylic acid as used in this reaction. Give the names and structures of
- carboxylic acid,
- alcohol and
- the compound X. Also write the reaction.
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