Which of the following reagent reacts with ethanoic acid to liberate hydrogen gas?

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is C Both A and B
Na or Zn reacts with ethanoic acid to liberate hydrogen gas.

$2 C H_{3} C O O H + 2 N a \to 2 C H_{3} C O O N a + H_{2}$

Hence the correct option is C.

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