- Books Name
- Iti Shree Science Book
- Publication
- Vaishnav Publication
- Course
- CBSE Class 10
- Subject
- Science
Properties of Ethanol
Ethanol is a volatile liquid with a low melting point. It reacts with sodium to form sodium ethoxide.
This reaction is used to test the presence of ethanol by the evolution of hydrogen gas.
Dehydration of ethanol in presence of hot sulphuric acid forms alkene.
Properties of Ethanoic acid
Ethanoic acid is a colourless liquid. When pure ethanoic acid freezes like ice, it is known as Glacial Acetic Acid. It is formed at a temperature of about 16.6 degrees centigrade
Ethanoic Acid/Acetic acid when reacts with ethanol forms an ester. Ester can be identified by its sweet smell.
The reaction of esters with a strong base is used to form soap. This is known as Specification. Acetic acid also reacts with a strong base to form sodium acetate and water.
NaOH + CH3COOH + CH3COONa + H2O