A mixture of carboxyliic acids `(X)` and `(Y)` cannot be separated by normal methods however
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Date: 2020-04-12

A mixture of carboxyliic acids `(X)` and `(Y)` cannot be separated by normal methods however when this mixture is treated with optically active quinine give optically acitve salts `(P)` and `(Q)`. These two salts can be separated by fractional crystallization, separated and acidified with `HCl` to from amines and carboxylic acids.   The compound `(X)` and `(Y)` may be