NEET Chemistry ยท Medium

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Alcohol test MCQ

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Alcohol testMediumQuestion 39024

Question

Ethanol reacts with sodium metal to liberate:

  1. A
    hydrogen gas
    Correct
  2. B
    oxygen gas
  3. C
    chlorine gas
  4. D
    carbon dioxide

Correct answer

hydrogen gas

Explanation

Alcohols form alkoxides with active metals.