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.