Chemistry, asked by jha316207, 1 month ago

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Explain the following reaction with the help of a
balanced chemical equation: A piece of sodium
is
dropped in ethanol.

Answers

Answered by Rajkd180203
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Answer:

2Na +2 C2H5OH ------> 2 CH3CH2ONa + H2(g)

Explanation:

Sodium displaces hydrogen atom to give H2 gas.

A compound  sodium ethoxide is formed.

Answered by ipsitayadav166
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Answer:

when a piece of sodium is dropped in ethanol at room temperature sodium ethoxide is formed and hydrogen gas is released

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