alleryEthanol reacts with a carboxylic acid to form an ester and what else?
- Liquid water
- Ammonia gas
- Carbon dioxide
- Hydrogen gas
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Correct answer: A. Liquid water
Esterification produces water along with the ethyl ester.
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What is produced by complete combustion of ethanol?
- Methane and oxygen
- Carbon dioxide and water
- Carbon monoxide and water
- Ethene and hydrogen
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Correct answer: B. Carbon dioxide and water
Complete combustion of ethanol forms carbon dioxide and water.
What sodium compound forms when ethanol reacts with sodium?
- Sodium ethoxide
- Sodium carbonate
- Sodium ethanoate
- Sodium ethanal
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Correct answer: A. Sodium ethoxide
Ethanol reacts with sodium to form sodium ethoxide.
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