The order of reactivity of alcohols towards sodium metal is:

P r i m a r y > S e c o n d a r y > T e r t i a r y

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The correct option is A $P r i m a r y > S e c o n d a r y > T e r t i a r y$
The reactivity of alcohols towards sodium metal follows the same order as the order of acidity of alcohols. The order of acidity of alcohols is $p r i m a r y > s e c o n d a r y > t e r t i a r y$
The order of reactivity of alcohols towards $N a$ metal is also similar.
The reactivity of alcohols towards sodium follows the order $p r i m a r y > s e c o n d a r y > t e r t i a r y$ .

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