engineering chemistry MCQ #178

What is the product of the reaction of ethanol with sodium?

engineering chemistry MCQ #178

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of the reaction of ethanol with sodium?

    • A) Sodium ethoxide
    • B) Sodium acetate
    • C) Ethyl sodium
    • D) Ethyl acetate

    Answer: Sodium ethoxide

    Explanation: Ethanol reacts with sodium to produce sodium ethoxide and hydrogen gas: 2C2H5OH + 2Na -> 2C2H5ONa + H2.