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Reaction of alcohol with metallic sodium is used as a test for alcohol. Substantiate this statement with the help of an equation.

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Alcohol reacts with metallic Na to form sodium alkoxide with the liberation of H2

ROH + Na → RONa + 1/2 H2

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