Question

How to convert Ethan to butan

Answer 1

Answer:

Step 1 is the photochemical halogenation of the ethane:

CH3-CH3 + Br2 --------> CH3-CH2-Br (in presence of light) 

2) Step 2 is the wurtz reaction

CH3-CH2-Br + Na/ether --------> CH3CH2-CH2CH3 (butane) 

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