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Question
Compound (A) reacts with sodium metal to form one mole of H2. The compound (A) can be
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
A diol (HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH) has two -OH groups, so it reacts with sodium metal to produce one mole of H2 per mole of compound (since each -OH gives 1/2 H2). The other options have only one or zero -OH groups.
Hint
Which compound has two -OH groups?