Question

Write chemical equations for what happens when: (cbse 2011, 3 marks) (i) sodium metal is added to ethanoic acid. (ii) solid sodium carbonate is added to ethanoic acid. (iii) ethanoic acid reacts with a dilute solution of sodium hydroxide.

Answer 1

Answer:

(1)

2C2H5OH + 2Na →2C2H5ONa + H2

(2)

2CH3COOH + Na2CO3 →2CH3COONa + H2O + CO2

(3)

CH3COOH + NaOH → CH3COONa + H2O