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In the reaction between alcohol and sodium, what role does sodium play?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Sodium acts as a reducing agent.
  • B Sodium acts as a catalyst.
  • C Sodium acts as an acid.
  • D Sodium acts as a base.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Sodium acts as a base.
Sodium acts as a base by accepting a proton from the alcohol to form an alkoxide and release hydrogen gas.

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