Hydrocarbons Question 348

Question: Methane and ethane both can be prepared in one step by which of the following compound [BHU 2004]

Options:

A) $ C_2H_4 $

B) $ CH_3O $

C) $ CH_3Br $

D) $ CH_3CH_2OH $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ CH_3Br+H_2 $

$ \xrightarrow{LiAlH_4} $

$ CH_4 $ (methane) $ \xrightarrow{Na}CH_3-CH_3 $ (Ethane)