Question

The reaction 2Na + $2C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}OH$ $\to$ $2C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}ON{a}^{+}$ + $H_2$ suggests that ethanol is

• A. Acidic in nature
• B. Basic in nature
• C. Amphoteric
• D. Neutral

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Acidic in nature

The reaction 2Na + $2C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}OH$ $\to$ $2C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}ON{a}^{+}$ + $H_2$ suggests that ethanol is acidic in nature.