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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