KCET2019ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Which of the following can be used to test the acidic nature of ethanol?
Options
- A( NaHCO ₃ )
- BNa metal
- CBlue litmus solution
- D( Na ₂ CO ₃ )
Correct answer
B. Na metal
Step-by-step solution
(B) (1) With sodium metal, ethanol evolves ( H ₂ ) gas. (2) ( C ₂ H ₅ OH + Na C ₂ H ₅ ON a+ H ₂ )