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ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersMHT CET

An organic compound 'A' reacts with sodium metal and forms 'B'. On heating with conc. , 'A' gives diethyl ether. 'A' and 'B' are [AFMC 1998]

Answer: (A)

Solution

Dehydration of ethanol with conc. gives diethyl ether, and ethanol with Na gives sodium ethoxide, so A is and B is

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