Carboxylic Acids Question 76
Question: Which of the following compounds will evolve hydrogen on treatment with metal
[CPMT 1974]
Options:
A) $ C_2H_5OH $
B) $ CH_3COOH $
C) A and B both
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ 2C_2H_5OH+2Na\to 2C_2H_5ONa+H_2 $
$ 2CH_3COOH+2Na\to 2CH_3COONa+H_2 $