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Question
Write a balanced equation for the following:
Write the equation for the preparation of ethylene from ethyl alcohol.
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Solution
\[\ce{C2H5OH ->[Conc. H2SO4][170^\circ C] CH2 = CH2 + H2O}\]
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The molecular formula of acetic acid is _________ .
(a) CH3COOH
(b) CH3 – CH3
(c) C6H6
(d) C2H4
Give the common names and IUPAC names of the following compounds of HCOOH.
Write the IUPAC name of the following:
\[\begin{array}{cc}
\ce{CH3}\\
|\\
\ce{CH3 -C -CH3}\\
|\\
\ce{CH3}
\end{array}\]
The next higher homologue of ethanoic acid is ______.
On adding acetic acid to sodium hydrogen carbonate in a test tube, a student observes
(A) no reaction
(B) a colourless gas with pungent smell
(C) bubbles of a colourless and odourless gas
(D) a strong smell of vinegar
Acetic acid solution turns:
(1) blue litmus red
(2) red litmus blue
(3) blue litmus colourless
(4) red litmus colourless
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Ethyl chloride to Ethyl alcohol
Ester is a sweet-smelling compound.
The reaction between acetic acid and sodium carbonate is shown in the following figure.

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- Which gas does come out as effervescence in the big test tube?
- What is the colour change in the lime water present in the small test tube?
- Write the related reaction.
Give the balanced chemical equation of the following reaction:
Neutralization of NaOH with ethanoic acid.
