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OpenStudy (anonymous):

sodium is used for drying of ethers but not alcohols , why ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I would guess: 2 Na(s) + 2 ROH -> 2 NaOR + H2(g)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

bc OH is better leaving group than O in RCOR

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