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 $