MCQ
An organic compound dissolved in dry benzene evolved hydrogen on treatment with sodium. It is
  • A
    A ketone
  • B
    An aldehyde
  • C
    A tertiary amine
  • An alcohol

Answer

Correct option: D.
An alcohol
d
(d)${\rm{Alcohol}} + \mathop {{\rm{Benzene}}}\limits_{{\rm{(dry)}}} \to {\rm{Soluble}}$
(Alcohol) $R - OH + Na \to R - ONa + {H_2}$

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