Question

properties of ethanol

Answer 1

properties of ethanol

Answer 2

Properties of ethanol are as follows :
Physical properties :
1. Pure ethanol is a colourless liquid.
2. It is a specific heat and burning state.
3. Its boiling point is 351K which is higher than corresponding Alkenes.
4.It is soluble in water.
5.Being a solvent compound it is used in medicines.

Chemical properties :

1.Combustibility : it is easily burn in air to produce carbon dioxide and water

2. Reaction with Na metal : ethanol reacts with sodium to produce sodium ethoxide and hydrogen gas