Question

When ethanol reacts with sodium metal, it forms two products. These products are
(a) sodium ethanaoate and oxygen
(b) sodium ethanaoate and hydrogen
(c) sodium ethoxide and oxygen
(d) sodium ethoxide and hydrogen

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

(d) sodium ethoxide and hydrogen

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Answer 2

Sodium ethoxide and hydrogen are formed when ethanol ( C2H5OH ) reacts with sodium ( Na ) metal . Thus , option ( d ) is the right option as the answer .

• Sodium ethoxide is colorless in nature .

• Hydrogen gas evolve as bubbles in this reaction .

• It is an acid base reaction .

• This reaction helps to show acidic nature of ethanol .