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Q. A neutral compound with molecular formula $C_2H_6O$ evolves hydrogen when treated with

UP CPMTUP CPMT 2011Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Solution:

Alcohols react with active metals like sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium, etc. to liberate hydrogen.
$CH_3CH_2OH +Na \to CH_3CH_2O^-Na^+ + 1/2H_2 \uparrow$