Question

Complete the reaction: C2H5OH+NAOH-

Answer 1

C2H5OH + NaOH. gives C2H5ONa + H2O

Answer 2

This reaction is under the chemical properties of Ethanol

C2H5OH is Ethanol

NaOH is a strong alkali

Therefore the equation is :

C2H5OH + NaOH —> C2H5ONa + H20

The compound C2H5ONa is called Sodium Ethoxide

Also one must know that Ethanol is

1) Inflammable volatile liquid

2) Boiling point- 83 degree celcius