Question

convert chloroform to ethane​

Answer 1

Answer: Chlorofoam to Ethane:-

Step 1 :- Addition of anhy.HCl

→CHCl₃ + HCl ⇒ CH₂Cl

→CH₂Cl + HCl ⇒ CH₃Cl

Step 2 :- Applying Wurtz Reaction

2CH₃Cl + 2Na (in the presence of Dry Ether) ⇒ CH₃-CH₃ + 2NaCl