The reaction of alcohol with sodium produces:
Correct answer: B. Alkoxide
- A. Ethane
- B. Alkoxide
- C. Ethene
- D. Aldehyde
Explanation
Alkoxide (Correct Answer): When an alcohol reacts with sodium (Na), it forms an alkoxide. An alkoxide ion is formed by the removal of a hydrogen atom from the alcohol's hydroxyl group (OH) and its replacement with a sodium atom (Na⁺), resulting in the general formula R-O⁻Na⁺, where R represents an alkyl group.
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