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For drying ether sodium metal can be used, but it cannot be used for drying ethyl alcohol because:
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Correct option: C
Ethyl alcohol reacts with sodium metal
Option C (Ethyl alcohol reacts with sodium metal) is correct because sodium reacts with ethyl alcohol to produce hydrogen gas, making it unsuitable for drying.
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