Which of the following metals (M)would produce the fastest reaction with ethyl alcohol (C²H₅OH)as shown? 2M + 2C₂H₅OH $\rarr$2C₂H₅OM + H₂

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Potassium (K) is a highly reactive metal and would produce the fastest reaction with ethyl alcohol. This is because ethyl alcohol contains a hydroxyl group (OH) which is a reactive group that can easily be displaced by the potassium metal, producing potassium ethoxide and hydrogen gas. Lithium (Li) is also a reactive metal, but not as reactive as potassium. Strontium (Sr) and aluminum (Al) are not reactive enough to produce a significant reaction with ethyl alcohol.

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