the reaction 2C2H5OH+2Na = 2C2H5ONa +H2 SUGGEST THAT ETHANOL IS
(A)ACIDIC IN NATURE (B)AMPHOTENIC
(C)BASIC IN NATURE (D) NEUTRAL
PLASE GIVE THE RIGHT ANSWER
The mentioned reaction shows the acidic nature of ethanol as acidic donates protons which on reduction forms hydrogen gas. Here Na i.e. sodium is a metal and is basic in nature. Sodium being strong base force ethanol to act as an acid and hence produces hydrogen gas.
However, ethanol is generally considere as a neutral compound.
However, ethanol is generally considere as a neutral compound.