Question

in Wurtz reaction, n-hexane is obtained fromA)n-propyl chloride
b) n-butyl chloride
c) Ethyl chloride d) Isopropyl chloride
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Answer 1

Answer:

Wurtz reaction is a coupling reaction. The alkyl groups of reactants get doubled on coupling.

So, n-hexane will be obtained by n-propyl chloride.

2CH

3

−CH

2

−CH

2

−Cl+2Na→CH

3

−CH

2

−CH

2

−CH

2

−CH

2

−CH

3

+2NaCl.

Hence option A is correct

Answer 2

Explanation:

in Wurtz reaction, n-hexane is obtained from n-propyl chloride