Ethanol on reaction with alkaline $KMnO_4$ gives $X$,which when reacted with methanol in the presence of an acid gives a sweet-smelling compound $Y$. $X$ and $Y$ respectively are:

  • A
    acetaldehyde and acetone
  • B
    acetic acid and methyl acetate
  • C
    formic acid and methyl formate
  • D
    ethylene and ethyl methyl ether

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