Which gas is released when ethyl alcohol reacts with sodium?

Nitrogen

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Hydrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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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.

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