Question

Alcohols react with sodium leading to the evolution of which of the following gases?

• A. Carbon dioxide
• B. No evolution of Gas
• C. Oxygen
• D. Hydrogen

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Hydrogen

• Alcohols react with sodium to form alkoxides and release hydrogen gas as a by-product.

• Alcohol with the chemical formula C2H5OH is ethanol.

• Alcohols react with sodium metals to produce hydrogen gas and sodium alkoxide, which are both released.