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Write chemical equations for what happens when (i) sodium metal is added to ethanoic acid. (ii) solid sodium carbonate is added to ethanoic acid. (iii) ethanoic acid reacts with a dilute solution of sodium hydroxide.

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Write chemical equations for what happens when

(i) sodium metal is added to ethanoic acid.

(ii) solid sodium carbonate is added to ethanoic acid.

(iii) ethanoic acid reacts with a dilute solution of sodium hydroxide.

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(i) H₂ gas is evolved.

2CH₃COOH + 2Na → 2CH₃COONa(Sodium ethanoate) + H₂

(ii) Brisk effervescence due to carbon dioxide gas is formed.

2CH₃COOH + Na₂CO₃ → 2CH₃COONa + CO₂ + H₂O

(iii) Sodium ethanoate and water are formed.

CH₃COOH + NaOH(dil.)(Sodium hydroxide) → CH₃COONa + H₂O

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