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Alcohols and Phenols Reaction of Alcohols with Sodium

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Which bond is broken when ethanol reacts with sodium metal?

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Correct Answer: B) O–H

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Sodium replaces the acidic hydrogen of the O–H group, producing sodium ethoxide and H₂ gas.

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