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 $