Question

An alkyl chloride on wurtz reaction gives 2,2,5,5-tetramethylhexane.The same alkyl chloride on reduction with zinc-copper couple in alcohol given hydrocarbon with molecular formula C2H12. What is the structure of alkyl chloride

Answer 1

Answer:

Alkyl halide on reaction with sodium in presence of ether to give alkane is called Wurtz reaction. The reaction takes place as: 2ClCH2 - C(CH3)2 - CH3