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Name the gas evolved when ethanoic acid reacts with sodium carbonate. How would you identify this gas?

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Name the gas evolved when ethanoic acid reacts with sodium carbonate. How would you identify this gas?

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answered Jan 17, 2018 by faiz (82,347 points) ● 6 ● 6 ● 11
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The gas evolved is carbon dioxide (CO2). The reaction is as follows:

When this gas is passed through lime water, it turns milky. The milky colour of lime water confirms that the gas is carbon dioxide (CO2).

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