In the reaction given below, identify X and Y.

$C H_{3} O H + N a \to X + Y$

C H_{3} O N a, H_{2}

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C_{2} H_{6}, H_{2}

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C H_{2} C H_{2}, N a O H

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C_{2} H_{6} + N a O H

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Solution

The correct option is A $C H_{3} O N a, H_{2}$
Sodium is highly reactive. So, it easily reacts with alcohol. Methanol reacts with sodium to give sodium methoxide and hydrogen.
Similarly, ethanol reacts with sodium to give sodium ethoxide and hydrogen.

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