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The reaction of ethanoic acid with sodium hydroxide gives

sodium ethanoate and water

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sodium ethoxide and water

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ethyl ethanoate and water

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Solution

The correct option is A sodium ethanoate and water
The reaction between an acid and a base gives rise to salt and water and this is called neutralisation reaction.
$C H_{3} C O O H + N a O H \to C H_{3} C O O N a + H_{2} O$

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Choose the best option regarding ester:

Statement 1: Ester is formed due to the reaction between ethanol and ethanoic acid.

Statement 2: Esters are sweet smelling substances.

Statement 3: Ester are formed due to the reaction between an acid and a carboxylic acid.

Statement 4: On treating with sodium hydroxide, ester is converted back to alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid.

Statement 5: Preparation of soap involves treating sodium hydroxide with ester.

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N a N O_{2} / d i l . H C l

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