Question

A + 2 Na + B in presence of dry ether gives Isobutane + 2 NaCl . A and B in the above reaction can be *



Methyl Chloride and n-propyl chloride

Methyl Chloride and ethyl chloride

Isopropyl chloride and methyl Chloride

Isopropyl chloride and ethyl chloride



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Answer 1

Answer:

The above reaction is Wurtz Reaction where alkyl halides react with sodium in presence of dry ether to form higher hydrocarbon.

2C

2

H

5

−Cl

2Na

C

4

H

10

+2NaCl

Option C is correct.