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)