Identify compounds $X$ and $Y$ in the following reaction: $CH_3COOH + X$ $\xrightarrow{H^+} Y$ $\xrightarrow{H_2, Pd} 2C_2H_5OH$

  • A
    $X = C_2H_5OH, Y = CH_3COOC_2H_5$
  • B
    $X = CH_3OH, Y = CH_3COOCH_3$
  • C
    $X = C_3H_7OH, Y = CH_3COOC_3H_7$
  • D
    $X = C_2H_5CHO, Y = CH_3COOC_2H_5$

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