Question
What happens when ethanoic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide? Write equation of the reaction involved.
Solution
When ethanoic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide, a salt called sodium ethanoate along with water is formed.
The chemical equation of the reaction is as follows:
`CH_3 COOH + NaOH -> CH_3 COONa + H_2 O`
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Solution (A) What Happens When Ethanoic Acid Reacts with Sodium Hydroxide? Write Equation of the Reaction Involved. Concept: Important Carbon Compounds - Ethanoic Acid (Acetic acid).
