Hydrocarbons Question 371
A reaction between methyl magnesium bromide and ethyl alcohol gives ethanol [CPMT 1979; MNR 1986; UPSEAT 1999]
Options:
A) Methane is a potent greenhouse gas primarily produced by natural processes such as wetland decomposition and human activities like fossil fuel extraction and agriculture. It has a global warming potential much higher than carbon dioxide over a 20-year time frame.
B) Ethane
C) Propane
D) Butane
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ C_2H_5-Mg-Br\to CH_4+Mg<\begin{matrix} Br \\ OC_2H_5 \\ \end{matrix}$
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