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A compound X of the formula on reaction with Na metal gave Y, X also reacts with to give Z. The product obtained in the reaction between Y and Z is
detailed solution
Correct option is D
The compound X, Y and Z are ethanol (C2H5OH), sodium ethoxide (C2H5ONa) and ethyl chloride (C2H5Cl) respectively.
Ethanol reacts with Na metal to form sodium ethoxide.
Ethanol also reacts with PCl5 to give ethyl chloride.
Diethyl ether forms when sodium ethoxide (Y) and ethyl chloride (Z) react with each other.
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