Hydrocarbons Question 2

Question: The product obtained on reaction of $ C_2H_5Cl $ with hydrogen over palladium carbon is [AFMC 2005]

Options:

A) $ C_3H_8 $

B) $ C_4H _{10} $

C) $ C_2H_6 $

D) $ C_2H_4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ C_2H_5Cl+H_2\xrightarrow{Pd/C}C_2H_6+HCl $ This reaction is used for the preparation of pure alkanes.