Q5 / 59 · KVPY 2013 (SA) · Chemistry

Acetic acid reacts with sodium metal at room temperature to produce

  • A
    $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $\mathrm{H}_{2}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{CO}$

Solution

$2 \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}+2 \mathrm{Na} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COONa}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \uparrow$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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