Explain the reaction that would take place when a piece of sodium metal is dropped in enthanoic acid.
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When a piece of sodium is dropped in ethanoic acid, sodium acetate is formed and hydrogen gas is liberated.
Balanced chemical equation for the reaction is,
2CH₃COOH + 2Na ==> 2CH₃COONa + H₂
Here CH₃COONa is called sodium acetate.
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