Question

Q.23 A compound 'x' on heating with excess of conc. H2SO4 also react with Na metal to give colourles gas 'z' Identify 'x' 'y' and 'z' and also write the
equation for formation of'y' and also write the role of conc H2SO4 in the
reaction (CBSE-2018)​

Answer 1

Answer:     X - Ethanol               Z - Hygrogen Gas

Explanation: Ethanol -->(hot concentrated H2SO4) gives ethene and water

                     Ethanol + Na ----> CH3CH2ONA (sodium ethoxide) + hydrogen gas

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