
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A: Alcohols react both as nucleophiles and electrophiles.
Reason R: Alcohols react with active metals such as sodium, potassium and aluminum to yield corresponding alkoxides and liberate hydrogen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Important Questions on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Among the following, which one cannot be formed as a product under any conditions?



The major product of the following reaction is







Match the following :
Test/Method | Reagent | ||
(i) | Lucas Test | (a) | |
(ii) | Dumas method | (b) | |
(iii) | Kjeldahl's method | (c) | |
(iv) | Hinsberg Test | (d) | Conc. and |
(e) |





Which of the following reaction(s) can be used for the preparation of alkyl halides?
I.
II.
III.
IV.




Two compounds and with same molecular formula undergo Grignard reaction with methylmagnesium bromide to give products and . Products and show following chemical tests.
Test | C | D |
Ceric ammonium nitrate Test | Positive | Positive |
Lucas Test | Turbidity obtained after five minutes | Turbidity obtained Immediately |
Iodoform Test | Positive | Negative |
and respectively are

The products and in the following reaction sequence are

Which of following alcohols gives white turbidity almost immediately with the Lucas reagent at room temperature?
(i) -Butanol
(ii) tertiary-Butanol
(iii) Benzyl alcohol
(iv) Allylic alcohol




