Question

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

Answer 1

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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