A gas is evolved when ethanol reacts with sodium. Name the gas evolved and also write the balanced chemical equation of the reaction involved.
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
When ethanol reacts with sodium it gives Sodium ethoxide with the liberation of Hydrogen gas. 2CH₃- CH₂-OH +2Na——>2 CH₃- CH₂- ONa + H₂