Write the chemical formula and name of the compound which is the active ingredient of all alcoholic drinks. List its two uses. Write chemical equation and name of the product formed when this compound reacts with - 1.Sodium metal, 2. Hot concentrated sulphuric acid
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Answer:
Ethanol (C2H5OH) is the active ingredient of all alcoholic drinks.
~ Ethanol is used in medical wipes and pharmaceutical purposes.
~ Ethanol is used in the manufacture of organic compounds like acetic acid.
(i) When ethanol reacts with sodium metal, sodium ethoxide is formed and hydrogen gas is evolved.
Na + C2H5OH -> C2H5ONa + H2
(ii) When ethanol reacts with hot concentrated sulphuric acid, Ethene is formed.
Answer:
Ethanol (C2H5OH) is the active ingredient of all alcoholic drinks. Ethanol is used in medical wipes and pharmaceutical purposes. Ethanol is used in the manufacture of organic compounds like acetic acid.
(i) When ethanol reacts with sodium metal, sodium ethoxide is formed and hydrogen gas is evolved.
(ii) When ethanol reacts with hot concerntrated sulphuric acid Ethane is formed