Which gas is released when ethyl alcohol reacts with sodium?
A
Nitrogen
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B
Hydrogen
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C
Carbon dioxide
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D
Oxygen
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Solution
The correct option is B Hydrogen Ethyl alcohol exhibits acidic character on reaction with Na metal.
Hence, when ethyl alcohol reacts with sodium metal, hydrogen gas is released.