Question

write an equation for producing ethane from bromo ethane using zn / cu couple in alcohol

Answer 1

Answer:

C2H5Br+2H--------->C2H6+HBr

Answer 2

The reaction is  CH₃Br + 2H ⇒ CH4 + HBr

• Methyl bromide or Bromo methane on treating with ethyl alcohol gives methane as the main product

• The reaction is carried out in the presence of zn/cu couple and alcohol

• Hydrogen Bromide (HBr) is formed as a side product in the above reaction and it is in the form of gas