Identify the organic compound X in the following chain:
Ethane → X₁ → X₂ → Ethyl acetate.
- Ethanol
- Acetic acid
- Acetaldehyde
- Ethylene
📝 Detailed explanation
Ethane is chlorinated to Chloroethane (X₁).X₁ is hydrolyzed to Ethanol (X₂).
Ethanol is oxidized or reacted with an acid to give the ester.
If X is the precursor to the ester, it is Acetic acid.