Write the reaction equation: ethane – ethene – ethanol – sodium ethylate

1. To solve, we write down the chain of transformations:
C2H6 – C2H4 – C2H5OH – C2H5ONa;
2. We compose equations for organic compounds:
Н3С – СН3 = Н2 + Н2С = СН2 – dehydrogenation, ethylene was obtained;
Н2С = СН2 + Н2О = Н3С – СН2 – ОН – hydration, ethanol is released;
2Н3С – СН2 – ОН + 2Na = 2CH3 – CH2 – ONa + H2 – substitutions, sodium ethylate, hydrogen was obtained.
3. The solution process confirms the connection of hydrocarbons with saturated monohydric alcohols. The final product, sodium ethylate, is used in the production of acetone.