Is the conversion of ethanoic acid to sodium ethanoate an oxidation reaction?
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Yes the reaction does involve oxidation.
The reaction between ethanoic acid and sodium is accompanied with formation of sodium ethanoate and hydrogen gas.
It is an example of a redox reaction in which sodium goes oxidized and ethanoic acid goes reduced.
The reaction between ethanoic acid and sodium is accompanied with formation of sodium ethanoate and hydrogen gas.
It is an example of a redox reaction in which sodium goes oxidized and ethanoic acid goes reduced.
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