8(iii)
Give balanced equations for the following:
(a) Laboratory preparation of ethyne from calcium carbide.
(b) Conversion of acetic acid to ethyl acetate.
(c) Laboratory preparation of nitric acid.
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(a) CaC2 + 2H2O ⟶ Ca(OH)2 + C2H2
(b) CH3COOH + C2H5OH ⟶ CH3COOC2H5 + H2O
(C) NaNO3 + conc. H2SO4 ⟶ NaHSO4 + 2HNO3