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What is formed when ethanol reacts with sodium?
a)
Ethyl alcohol
b)
Acetic acid
c)
Hydrogen gas
d)
Sodium ethoxide
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered

When ethanol reacts with sodium, it produces hydrogen gas. This reaction is often used as a test for ethanol, with the evolution of hydrogen gas being a characteristic observation. The reaction can be represented as follows: 2C2H5OH + 2Na → 2C2H5ONa + H2.

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