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Explain the reaction that would take place when a piece of sodium metal is dropped in enthanoic acid.​

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Answered by nidhahussain01
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Explanation:

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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