Question

A neutral compound with molecular formula $C_2H_6O$ evolves hydrogen when treated with

• A. iron
• B. sodium
• C. nickel
• D. chromium

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

sodium

Answer 2

Alcohols react with active metals like sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium, etc. to liberate hydrogen. $CH_3CH_2OH +Na \to CH_3CH_2O^-Na^+ + 1/2H_2 ?$