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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Which test is used to detect the presence of an alcohol functional group using sodium metal?
Options
A Tollen's test
B Sodium metal test (effervescence of H₂ gas)
Correct Answer
C Fehling's test
D Iodoform test
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alcohols react with sodium metal to release hydrogen gas (effervescence), indicating the presence of a free -OH group.

Hint

Bubbles of hydrogen gas.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 810 of 1999
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