Hydrocarbons Question 371

Question: A reaction between methyl magnesium bromide and ethyl alcohol gives [CPMT 1979; MNR 1986; UPSEAT 1999]

Options:

A) Methane

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} $