Chapter 21, Problem 21.34QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

How sodium hydride ( $\text{NaH}$) can be used as a drying agent for many organic solvents has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

• Sodium hydroxide is a chemical compound having empirical formula as $\text{NaH}$.
• $\text{NaH}$ composed of ${\text{Na}}^{\text{+}}{\text{and H}}^{\text{-}}$.
• Due to its insolubility in organic solvents, $\text{NaH}$ in all reactions comes at the top of the solid.