Question

Alcohols react with sodium leading to the evolution of hydrogen. With ethanol, the other product is sodium ethoxide. Can you recall which other substances produce hydrogen on reacting with metals?

Answer 1

In the first photo it will show the reaction of alcohol and sodium.

In the second reaction it will show the reaction of the other substances produce hydrogen on reacting with metals .

For example

Potassium + Water = Potassium hydroxide + Hydrogen