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An organic compound `(a)` reacts with sodium metal and forms `(b)`. On heating with conc. `H_(2)S0_(4)` (a) gives diethyl ether. `(a)` and `(b)` are respectively

A

`C_(2)H_(5)OH` anmd `C_(2)H_(5)ONa`

B

`C_(3)H_(7)OH` and `CH_(3)ONa`

C

`CH_(3)OH` and `CH_(3)ONa`

D

`C_(4)H_(9)OH` and `C_(4)H_(9)ONa`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`C_(2)underset(A)(H_(5))OH+NararrC_(2)underset(B)(H_(5))ONa`
`2C_(2)underset(A)(H_(5))OHoverset(Conc.)underset(H_(2)SO_(4))rarrC_(2)H_(5)-O-C_(2)H_(5)+H_(2)O`
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