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Write the chemical formula and name of the compound which is the active ingredient of
all alcoholic drinks. List its two uses. Write chemical equation and name of the product
formed when this compound reacts with-
(i) sodium metal
(ii) hot concentrated sulphuric acid

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`C_2H_5OH` , Ethanol or Ethyl alcohol. It is a good solvent, and also used in medicines.
(i)`2C_2H_5OH + 2Na to 2C_2H_5ONa + H_2`
(ii)`C_2H_5OH underset("443 K")overset("HOT CONC. " H_2SO_4)to CH_2=CH_2+H_2O`
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