Question

An organic compound having molecular formula C2H4O2 is reacted with
Na and NaOH compounds.

i) Which gas produced when its combines with Na?

ii) Which substance is produced when it reacts with NaOH?

iii) How can you test liberated the gas when it combines with Na?

iv) Draw the structure of C2H4O2 .​

Answer 1

(a) The reaction of ethanoic acid with sodium metal results in the formation of sodium acetate or sodium and hydrogen gas is produced

(b) When ethanoic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide it gives water and salt of sodium ethanoate in aqueous as product.

(c) the gas evolved by reaction of ethanoic acid with sodium burns with a pop sound

(d) in attachment

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