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STANDARD Chemistry Reactions of Alkanes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

A mixture of 1-iodoethane and 1-iodopropane is treated with sodium metal and dry ether to carry out Wurtz reaction. Which of the following hydrocarbons will be formed?

A

butane

B

hexane

C

ethane

D

propane

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In the Wurtz reaction, sodium metal couples the alkyl halides. 1-iodoethane and 1-iodopropane will form hexane (C₂H₅-C₃H₇).

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