Question

Answer all questions.
31. Write the chemical formula and name of the compound which is the active ingredient of all alcoholic
drinks. List its two uses. Write chemical equation and name of the product formed when this compound
reacts with:
(i) sodium metal
(ii) hot concentrated sulphuric acid.​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Ethanol is the compound used as ingredients in alcoholic drinks

Formula is C2H5OH

Uses

• Ethanol is used extensively as a solvent in the manufacture of perfumes
• as a preservative for biological specimens
• in the preparation of essences and flavorings
• in many medicines and drugs
• as a disinfectant and in tinctures (e.g., tincture of iodine) and

• as a fuel and gasoline additive.

Reaction

C2H5OH + Na = C2H5ONa + H2

C2H5OH + H2SO4 = C2H4 +H2O