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ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersJEE Main

An organic compound containing C, H, and O, dissolved in dry benzene, evolved hydrogen gas on treatment with sodium metal. The compound is

Answer: (D)

Solution

Sodium metal liberates hydrogen gas only from compounds bearing an acidic/active hydrogen, such as the of an alcohol (); since

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