Question

how to convert propane to hexane​

Answer 1

Answer:

ch3ch3 convert hbr then form ch3ch2br +brch2ch3 convert 2nabr then form ch3ch2ch2ch2ch2ch3

Answer 2

Propane can be converted into hexane by following steps of reactions -

(i) React propane with chlorine ( Cl$_{2}$ ) in the presence of sunlight , 1-chloropropane is formed .

(ii) React 1-chloropropane with sodium ( Na ) in the presence of dry ether , hexane is formed .

• The reaction in the second step is known as the Wurtz reaction . This reaction is used to produce long chained alkanes .