Question 23Asked in RRB ALP CBT-1, 16 Feb 2026, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)

What is the product when ethanol reacts with sodium?

  1. ASodium ethoxide and hydrogen gas evolve during the reaction with ethanol.
  2. BSodium hydroxide and oxygen gas evolve during the reaction with ethanol.
  3. CSodium oxide and water evolve during the reaction with ethanol only.
  4. DSodium carbonate and hydrogen gas evolve during the reaction with ethanol.
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Correct answer: (A) Sodium ethoxide and hydrogen gas evolve during the reaction with ethanol.

From RRB ALP CBT-1 PYQ 16 Feb 2026, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)

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