Question

What happens when ethyl bromide react with zinc metal in presence of dry ether

Answer 1

Answer:

Butane is formed.

Explanation:

This is an example of Wurtz's Reaction. Here 2 moles of alkyl halide react with sodium in presence of Dry Ether to produce an alkane giving off the respective sodium halide as a by-product.

C2H5Br + Na + Na + BrC2H5 → C4H10 + 2 NaBr

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