Question

how can you convert ethyl chloride (CH3 - CH2 - Cl) to propane ( CH3 - CH2 - CH3 )?
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Answer 1

Answer:

C2H5Cl + CH3MgCl ------- CH3 CH2 CH3 + MgCl2

when ethyl chloride reacts with methyl magnesium chloride it produces propane and magnesium chloride.