When methyl alcohol is treated with NaH, the product is CH 3 O - Na + (and

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When methyl alcohol is treated with NaH, the product is CH3O-Na+ (and H2) and not Na+ -CH2OH (and H2). Explain why this is so.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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