An organic compound 'X' of molecular formula C2H4O2 gives brisk effervescence with sodium bicarbonate. Give the name and formula of X.


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'X' is ethanoic acid (an organic acid). 

'X' --> CH3COOH
CH3COOH + NaHCO3 -------> CH3COONa + CO2 + H2O

Organic acid decomposes sodium bicarbonate and gives brisk effervescence of carbon dioxide gas.

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