Question

Convert the following :
a) methane into ethane b) ethyne to nitrobenzene

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Methane into Ethane:

Methane is treated with chlorine gas in the presence of ultraviolet light to form chloro methane. Chloro methane is treated with sodium metal and dry ether to form the product ethane.

b) Ethyne to Nitrobenzene:

Reaction of ethyne in red hot Iron tube at 873K produces benzene. Reaction of benzene with conc. HNO3 and conc. H2SO4 at 333K gives Nitrobenzene.