How will you convert ethyl chloride to ethane and n-butane??
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ethyl chloride converts into ethane by reacting it with nascent hydrogen. hydrogen atom will replace chlorine atom and will form ethane
By Wurtz reaction.;
CH3-CH2-Cl + 2Na →CH3CH2CH2CH3 + 2NaCl
it is the reaction done in the presence of dry ether and it will give butane
By Wurtz reaction.;
CH3-CH2-Cl + 2Na →CH3CH2CH2CH3 + 2NaCl
it is the reaction done in the presence of dry ether and it will give butane
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