Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 75
Question: Reaction of ethyl chloride with sodium leads to
[NCERT 1984]
Options:
A) Ethane
B) Propane
C) n-butane
D) n-pentane
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ C_2H_5Cl+2Na+ClC_2H_5\underset{Ether}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Dry}}}C_2H_5-C_2H_5+2NaCl $