convert ethyl bromide into ethane
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H2 + C2H5Br = HBr + C2H6
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Explanation:
The following conversion can be carried out in two steps: As show in image attached
Step 1: Treat the ethyl bromide with aqueous KOH. Which will from ethanol as a product and KBr as a side product.
Step 2: Reduction of hydroxyl group(-OH) with the help lithium aluminum hydride will give us ethane as desired product.
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