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Q.

(A) Reactivity of primary alcohol is more than secondary alcohols towards sodium metal
(R) Primary alcohol is more acidic than secondary alcohol

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a

Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.

b

Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is not the correct explanation of ‘A’

c

‘A’ is true and ‘R’ is false

d

‘A’ is false and ‘R’ is false

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

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 R-OH+Na  R-ONa +12H2

Reactivity of alcohols with Na metal is due to its acidic nature. As primary alcohol is more acidic than secondary alcohol; therefore it easily reacts with Na. 

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