Question

a) Write equations for the reaction of ethanol (C2 H5 OH) with –
i) Sodium metal
ii) conc. H2 SO4
iii) Ethanoic acid in the presence of conc. H2 SO4
b) Why does micelle formation take place when soap is added to water? Why is soap ineffective
for washing in hard water?

Answer 1

2C2H5OH+2Na=2C2H5ONa+H2
C2H5OH+H2SO4=C2H4+H2O+H2SO4
C2H5OH+CH3COOH=CH3COOCH2CH3+H2O

Answer 2

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