MHT CET202613 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
How many moles of hydrogen are liberated when 6 moles of ethyl alcohol reacts with sodium metal?
Options
- A2
- B3
- C4
- D6
Correct answer
B. 3
Step-by-step solution
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of ethyl alcohol with sodium metal is: 2 C ₂ H ₅ OH + 2 Na 2 C ₂ H ₅ ONa + H ₂ From the stoichiometry of the reaction, 2 moles of ethyl alcohol produce 1 mole of hydrogen gas. Therefore, the number of moles of hydrogen gas produced by 6 moles of ethyl alcohol is: 1 2 6 = 3 moles Answer: 3