How to convert ethane to propanoic acid?
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Ethane is treated with chlorine to form ethyl chloride. Step-2:-Conversion of ethyl chloride into propanoic acid. Ethyl chloride on reaction with alcoholic KCN gives ethyl cyanide, which on hydrolysis gives propanoic acid.
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Ethane is treated with chlorine to form ethyl chloride. Step-2:-Conversion of ethyl chloride into propanoic acid. Ethyl chloride on reaction with alcoholic KCN gives ethyl cyanide, which on hydrolysis gives propanoic acid.
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