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 $