Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2013 2013Moderate

Which is the correct product formed when monohydric alcohol reacts with sodium metal?

Correct answer: B. Sodum alkoxide

  • A. Alkene
  • B. Sodum alkoxide
  • C. Alkane
  • D. Ether

Explanation

When alcohols react with metals a salt is formed,the reaction when a monohydric alcohol reacts with sodium metal results in the production of sodium alkoxide and hydrogen gas, hence the answer is B.

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