NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What type of bond is formed when sodium reacts with an alcohol or phenol?
Options
- AIonic bond
- BCovalent bond
- CHydrogen bond
- DMetallic bond
Correct answer
A. Ionic bond
Step-by-step solution
Sodium forms an ionic bond with the oxygen of the hydroxyl group in alcohols and phenols.