Ethanol reacts with sodium metal to produce: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ethanol reacts with sodium metal to produce:
A. Hydrogen gas
B. Ethane
C. Oxygen
D. Carbon dioxide
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
2C₂H₅OH + 2Na → 2C₂H₅ONa + H₂↑. Alcohols react with alkali metals to form alkoxides and hydrogen, similar to water but slower.

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