Question

The compound which does not react with sodium is:

• A. $C{H}_{3}CH\left(OH\right)C{H}_3$
• B. $C{H}_{3}OC{H}_3$
• C. $C{H}_{3}COOH$
• D. $C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}OH$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $C{H}_{3}OC{H}_3$

The compound which does not react with sodium is $C{H}_{3}OC{H}_3$ (dimethyl ether) as H atom is not attached to electronegative O atom.

$C{H}_{3}CH\left(OH\right)C{H}_3$ (isopropanol) , $C{H}_{3}COOH$ (acetic acid) and $C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}OH$ ethanol contain H atom attached to electronegative O atom and thus react with sodium.

Option B is correct.