An organic compound 'x' reacts with sodium metal to form sodium metal

1.	An organic compound 'x' reacts with sodium metal to form sodium metal and a gas 'y'. Identify'x' and 'y'
Answer» SODIUM ethoxide not sodium metal will FORM Ok --- correct your question Here is your answer Sodium metal reacts with ethanol to form sodium ethoxide and hydrogen. The reaction INVOLVED is as follows: 2C2H5OH + 2Na ==> 2C2H5ONa + H2 Therefore X is ethanol Y is hydrogen gas Mark me as BRAINLIEST

An organic compound 'x' reacts with sodium metal to form sodium metal and a gas 'y'. Identify'x' and 'y'

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SODIUM ethoxide not sodium metal will FORM Ok --- correct your question

Here is your answer

Sodium metal reacts with ethanol to form sodium ethoxide and hydrogen. The reaction INVOLVED is as follows:

2C2H5OH + 2Na ==> 2C2H5ONa + H2

Therefore X is ethanol

Y is hydrogen gas

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