Question

in an attempt to prepare propane from wurtz reaction 1 mole of methyl bromide and 1 mole of ethyl bromide are treated with sodium. assuming equal probability of all possible reaction , how many gram of propane will be formed

Answer 1

The reaction occurs with equal chances ( probability ).  

1 mole of CH3Br and CH3CH2Br will form 1 / 3 of CH3CH2CH3 (propane).

The other products will be :

CH3Br + CH3CH2Br + 2 Na----------> CH3CH2CH3 + CH3CH2CH2CH3 +                                  2NaBr

One mol of CH3CH2CH3  = 44.0 g

Mass of CH3CH2CH3 = 44 / 3 = 14.67 g

Answer 2

Answer:

44/3g of propane will formed