NEET2018Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

NEET 2018 Chemistry Alkanes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Hydrocarbon (A) reacts with bromine by substitution to form an alkyl bromide which by Wurtz reaction is converted to gaseous hydrocarbon containing less than four carbon atoms. (A) is

A

CH ≡ CH

B

CH₂ = CH₂

C

CH₃ – CH₃

D

CH₄

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Methane (CH₄) reacts with bromine to form methyl bromide, which can undergo Wurtz reaction to form ethane, a gaseous hydrocarbon with less than four carbon atoms.

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