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What happens when (write chemical equation in each case)
(1) ethanol is burnt in air?
(2) ethanol is heated with excess $c o n c . H_{2} S O_{4}$ at $443 K$ ?
(3) a piece of sodium is dropped into ethanol?

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Solution

1. $C_{2} H_{5} O H + O_{2} \to C O_{2} + H_{2} O + h e a t + l i g h t$

Carbon dioxide and water is formed along with the release of heat and light.

2. $C_{2} H_{5} O H 443 K - --- \to H_{2} S O_{4} C H_{2} = C H_{2} + H_{2} O$

Here sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent. It removes water from ethanol.

3. $C_{2} H_{5} O H + 2 N a \to 2 C_{2} H_{5} O N a + H_{2}$

Sodium ethoxide is formed along with the release of hydrogen gas.

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