Question

Read the given statements and select the correct option.

Statement 1 : Reaction with $\text{NaHC}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$ can be used as a test to distinguish between alcohols and acids.
Statement 2 : Both alcohols and acids given brisk effervescence with $\text{NaHC}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$.

• A. Both statement 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
• B. Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
• C. Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false
• D. both statement 1 and 2 are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false

Acid reacts with sodium bicarbonate to give brisk effervescence, i.e. vigorously evolution of gas takes place but alcohol does not react with sodium bicarbonate.