Which of the following will not react with $N a O H ?$

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C_{2} H_{5} O H

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C H_{3} C O N H_{2}

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C H (C N)_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is B $C_{2} H_{5} O H$
$C_{2} H_{5} O H (e t h a n o l)$ is a very weak acid hence it does not react with $N a O H$ . However, it reacts with metallic sodium, giving sodium ethoxide and hydrogen gas.

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