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 $