CET Karnataka Engineering CET - Karnataka Engineering Solved Paper-2006

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    Methyl bromide is converted into ethane by heating it in ether medium with :

    A)  Al                                          

    B)  Zn

    C)  Na                                        

    D)  Cu

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Wurtz Reaction: Alkyl halide reacts with sodium in presence of dry ether forms alkane is known as Wurtz reaction.                 \[C{{H}_{3}}Br+2Na+BrC{{H}_{3}}\xrightarrow{ether}\]                                 \[C{{H}_{3}}-C{{H}_{3}}+2NaBr\]


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