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A compound ‘X’ (C2H4O) on oxidation gives ‘Y’ (C2H4O2), ‘X’ undergoes haloform reaction. On treatment with HCN ‘X’ form a product ‘Z’ which on hydrolysis gives 2 – hydroxy propanoic acid. 

1. Write down the structures of ‘X’ and ‘Y’ 

2. Name the product when ‘X’ reacts with dii NaOH. 

3. Write down the equations for the reaction involved.

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   Structure of Y (CH COOH)

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