On reaction with electropositive metals like Na, alcohols give sodium alkoxide and liberate H2. In the reaction alcohols behave as

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On reaction with electropositive metals like Na, alcohols give sodium alkoxide and liberate H2. In the reaction alcohols behave as (A) Weak acid (B) Weak base (C) Neutral (D) Strong acid.

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Correct answer is (a) Weak acid

Q. On reaction with electropositive metals like Na, alcohols give sodium alkoxide and liberate H2​. In the reaction alcohols behave as

Weak acid

Weak base

Neutral

Strong acid.

Correct answer is (a) Weak acid

Q. On reaction with electropositive metals like Na, alcohols give sodium alkoxide and liberate $H_{2}$ . In the reaction alcohols behave as