Question

what is the similarity between the reaction of sodium metal with water and with ethanol​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Sodium metal on react with water more explosive

But doesn't react with metal

So the sodium metal is stored in ethanol

Answer 2

• Reaction of sodium with water :

Na + H2O -------> NaOH + H2

• Reaction of sodium with etanol :

Na + C2H5OH ------> C2H5ONa +H2

Here in both reaction hydrogen gas is liberated..