Question

Convert ethyl chloride to butane

Answer 1

ethyl chloride is converted to butane by Wurtz reaction. two molecules of ethyl chloride react with two atoms of sodium in the presence of anhydrous ether to yield a molecule of n- butane.
 
2CH3 CH2 Cl  +  2Na    __amydrous ether___  CH3CH2CH2CH3  +  2NaCl

ethyl chloride                                                           n - butane