Assertion (A) : The excess of Na left after the preparation of dry solvents (like dry ether) is destroyed by alcohol. Reason (R) :The alcohol reacts with sodium to form sodium alkoxide and hydrogen.

Assertion (A) : The excess of Na left after the preparation of dry sol

1.	Assertion (A) : The excess of Na left after the preparation of dry solvents (like dry ether) is destroyed by alcohol. Reason (R) :The alcohol reacts with sodium to form sodium alkoxide and hydrogen.
Answer» Both A and R are TRUE and R is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of A. Both A and R are true and R is not a correct explanation of A. A is true but R is FALSE. A is false but R is true. Answer :A