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Question
An organic compound X of molecular formula C2H4O2 gives brisk effervescence with sodium hydrogen carbonate. Give the name and formula of X.
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Solution
The organic compound 'X' with molecular formula C2H4O2 is ethanoic acid. Formula of X (ethanoic acid) is CH3COOH.
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