An acid 'X' and an alcohol 'Y' react with each other in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a sweet smelling substance 'Z'. Identify 'X', 'Y' and 'Z'. Write the chemical equation for the reaction involved and name it. The substance 'Z' on treatment with sodium hydroxide produces back the alcohol 'Y' and sodium ethanoate. Write the chemical equation for the reaction involved and name it, giving justification for the name.

Homologous Series in Organic Chemistry, Saponification Reaction, Basic Structure and Nomenclature of Organic Compounds, Esterification Reaction of Ethanol and Ethanoic Acid

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