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Which gas is released when ethyl alcohol reacts with sodium?

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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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