WAEC Chemistry 2015 Theory — Question 9
Question 9 of 49 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2015 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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1(h)(ii). Name the products formed from the reaction between ethanol and sodium metal.
Model answer
When sodium metal reacts with ethanol, sodium ethoxide and hydrogen gas are produced: C₂H₅OH + Na → C₂H₅ONa + ½H₂.
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