Chemistry
Write the equations for the following and name the products formed.
(i) Ethyl alcohol reacts with sulphuric acid at 170°C.
(ii) Acetic acid reacts with conc. sodium hydroxide solution.
(iii) Acetic acid reacts with potassium hydrogen carbonate.
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Answer
(i) Products formed — ethene and water.
(ii) Products formed — sodium acetate and water
CH3COOH + NaOH ⟶ CH3COONa + H2O
(iii) Products formed are potassium acetate, water and carbon dioxide gas.
CH3COOH + KHCO3 ⟶ CH3COOK + H2O + CO2 ↑
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