Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 19
Question: Which of the following will not react with NaOH
[CPMT 2004]
Options:
A) $ C_2H_5OH $
B) $ CH_3CONH_2 $
C) $ CH{{(CN)}_3} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ C_2H_5OH $ (ethanol) is a very weak acid hence it does not react with NaOH. However it reacts with metallic sodium.