Write chemical equations of the reactions of ethanoic acid with(a) Sodium(b) Sodium carbonate(c) Ethanol in the presence of conc. H2SO4

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Write chemical equations of the reactions of ethanoic acid with
(a) Sodium
(b) Sodium carbonate
(c) Ethanol in the presence of conc. H2SO4

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The chemical reactions for the above-given reactants and reagents can be given as:

(a) The chemical reaction of ethanoic acid and sodium can be given as:

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Where ethanoic acid reacts with sodium metal to give sodium acetate and hydrogen gas.

 

 

 

 

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