Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 115

Question: Which of the following statements is incorrect

[CPMT 1977]

Options:

A) $ C_2H_5Br $ reacts with alco. KOH to form $ C_2H_5OH $

B) $ C_2H_5Br $ when treated with metallic sodium gives ethane

C) $ C_2H_5Br $ when treated with sodium ethoxide forms diethyl ether

D) $ C_2H_5Br $ with AgCN forms ethyl isocyanide

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ C_2H_5Br+alc\text{.}KOH\to C_2H_4+H_2O+KBr $

$ +Br-C_2H_5\to \underset{Butane}{\mathop{C_2H_5-C_2H_5}}+2NaBr $