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The reaction, 2C2H5OH+2Na2C2H5ONa+H2 suggests that ethanol is


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Acidic in nature

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Basic in nature

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Amphoteric in nature

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Neutral in nature

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Solution

The correct option is A

Acidic in nature


Explanation:

(A)

  • When acids react with sodium, the evolution of hydrogen gas takes place, along with the formation of corresponding salt.
  • Consider the given reaction:
  • 2C2H5OH+2Na2C2H5ONa+H2
  • In the given reaction, ethanol C2H5OH reacts with sodium Na resulting in hydrogen gas H2 evolution.
  • Hydrogen is attached to a highly electronegative oxygen atom in ethanol.
  • Thus, this hydrogen atom of ethanol can be donated in the form of H+ ions to form hydrogen gas.
  • Hence, ethanol possesses acidic nature.

Hence, option (A) is correct. The reaction 2C2H5OH+2Na2C2H5ONa+H2 suggests that ethanol is acidic in nature.


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