Question 38
A gas is evolved when ethanol reacts with sodium. Name the gas evolved and also write the balanced chemical equation of the reaction involved.

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When ethanol reacts with sodium metal, then hydrogen gas is liberated.
$2 C_{2} H_{5} O H + 2 N a \to 2 C_{2} H_{5} O N a + H_{2} ↑$
Name of the gas evolved = Hydrogen

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Standard X Chemistry

Question 38 A gas is evolved when ethanol reacts with sodium. Name the gas evolved and also write the balanced chemical equation of the reaction involved.

When ethanol reacts with sodium metal, then hydrogen gas is liberated. 2C2H5OH+2Na→2C2H5ONa+H2↑ Name of the gas evolved = Hydrogen

Question 38
A gas is evolved when ethanol reacts with sodium. Name the gas evolved and also write the balanced chemical equation of the reaction involved.

When ethanol reacts with sodium metal, then hydrogen gas is liberated.
$2 C_{2} H_{5} O H + 2 N a \to 2 C_{2} H_{5} O N a + H_{2} ↑$
Name of the gas evolved = Hydrogen