Science
(a) Distinguish between ethanol and ethanoic acid experimentally.
Attempt either subpart B or C.
(b) Give the IUPAC name of the first member of Alkene which is formed by addition of conc. sulphuric acid to it. Illustrate the change with the help of a chemical equation.
OR
(c) “All combustion reactions are oxidation but all oxidation reactions are not combustion.” Justify.
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Answer
(a) We can distinguish ethanol (C2H5OH) and ethanoic acid (CH3COOH) by the following test:
Reaction with Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3) : Add a small amount of Na2CO3 or NaHCO3 to both liquids.
- Ethanol shows no effervescence.
- Ethanoic acid produces brisk effervescence with carbon dioxide (CO₂) gas as shown below :
2CH3COOH + Na2CO3 → 2CH3COONa + H2O + CO2(↑)
(b) The first member of the alkene series is Ethene (C2H4).
When ethanol is treated with concentrated sulphuric acid (H2SO4) and heated at about 170°C, it undergoes dehydration to form ethene.
(c) In combustion reactions oxygen is added hence all combustion reactions are oxidation, whereas in oxidation reactions, energy may or may not be released (along with the products), hence all oxidation reactions are not combustion reactions.
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