S Block Elements Question 257

Question: Sodium metal cannot be stored under

[CPMT 1985, 88, 94]

Options:

A) Benzene

B) Kerosene

C) Alcohol

D) Toluene

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

It reacts with alcohol to form sodium alkoxide $ 2C_2H_5OH+2Na\to 2C_2H_5ONa+H_2 $