Question

write three different reactions showing conversion of ethanoic acid to sodium ethanoate. write balanced chemical equation in each case. write the names of reactants and products formed

Answer 1

(i). CH₃COOH + NaOH → CH₃COONa + H₂O

Reactants - CH₃COOH and NaOH. Product - CH₃COONa ​ + H₂O

(ii). CH₃COOH + NaHCO₃ →​CH₃COONa + H₂O + CO₂

Reactant -CH₃COOH​ and NaHCO₃. Product - CH₃COOHNa, H₂O and CO₂

(iii) 2 CH₃COOH + Na₂CO₃ → 2 CH₃COONa + CO₂ + H₂O

Reactant - CH₃COOH​ and Na₂CO3. product - CH₃COONa​, H₂O and CO₂

Yes sodium metal can also be reacted with acetic acid to form sodium ethanoate and hydrogen gas:
2 Na + 2 CH₃COOH --> H₂ + 2 CH₃COONa