An organic compound 'X' when reacts with sodium liberates hydrogen. The same compound 'X' when heated at 443 K in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid gives an unsaturated hydrocarbon. (i) Identify 'X'. (ii) Write the chemical equations for the above mentioned reactions and state the role of concentrated sulphuric acid in the second reaction.

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