Use app×
Join Bloom Tuition
One on One Online Tuition
JEE MAIN 2026 Crash Course
NEET 2026 Crash Course
CLASS 12 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 10 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 9 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 8 FOUNDATION COURSE
0 votes
23.8k views
in Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers by (69.1k points)
recategorized by

Ethyl alcohol exhibits acidic character on reacting with

(a) hydrogen iodide 

(b) acetic acid

(c) sodium metal 

(d) all of these

1 Answer

+1 vote
by (75.3k points)
selected by
 
Best answer

The correct option is: (c) sodium metal 

Explanation:

Formation of alkoxide indicates the acidic nature of alcohols as alkoxides are electrovalent compounds and are written as RO- M+.

Welcome to Sarthaks eConnect: A unique platform where students can interact with teachers/experts/students to get solutions to their queries. Students (upto class 10+2) preparing for All Government Exams, CBSE Board Exam, ICSE Board Exam, State Board Exam, JEE (Mains+Advance) and NEET can ask questions from any subject and get quick answers by subject teachers/ experts/mentors/students.

...