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What are the products of the reaction, CH3COOH+Na2CO3 ?

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NaOH,C2H5OH,O2,H2O
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CH3COONa,CO2,H2O
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CH3COONa,H2O
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NaOH,C2H4OH,CO2,H2O
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Solution

The correct option is B CH3COONa,CO2,H2O
Acetic acid reacts with carbonates or hydrogen carbonates to give corresponding salts, water and carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is the gas that turns lime water milky.
2CH3COOH+Na2CO32CH3COONa+H2O+CO2 reaction I
The following reaction gives the products if CH3COOH reacts with NaHCO3.
CH3COOH+NaHCO3CH3COONa+H2O+CO2 reaction II
The given reaction II takes place as an intermediate reaction for the reaction I to take place.

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