Question

The reaction $$\begin{gathered} 2{\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH}+2\mathrm{Na}\to 2{\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{ONa}+{\mathrm{H}}_2 \\ \mathrm{Ethanol}\mathrm{Sodium} \\ \mathrm{ethanoate} \end{gathered}$$ suggests that $\mathrm{H}$ atom of $\mathrm{OH}$ group is?

• A. Acidic in nature
• B. basic in nature
• C. amphoteric
• D. neutral

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Acidic in nature

The explanation for correct option:

Option (a): Acidic in nature

1. The given reaction is,
   $$\begin{gathered} 2{\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH}+2\mathrm{Na}\to 2{\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{ONa}+{\mathrm{H}}_2 \\ \mathrm{Ethanol}\mathrm{Sodium} \\ \mathrm{ethanoate} \end{gathered}$$
2. The reaction shows the donation of ${\mathrm{H}}^{+}$from Ethanol.
3. As ${\mathrm{H}}^{+}$ donors are acids, here Ethanol acts as an acid.
4. So the hydrogen atom of $\mathrm{OH}$ group is acidic in nature.

Hence, the correct answer is option (a), i.e., Acidic in nature