Question

Identify 'A' in the following reaction-A 2Na in presence of dry ether gives 2,2,5,5-Tetramethylhexane 2NaBr

Answer 1

A is 2,2di-methyl 1 propyl bromide
(CH3)3CCH2Br+2Na+(CH3)3CCH2Br---->(CH3 )3CCH2CH2C (CH3)3 +2NaBr