STANDARD Chemistry Reactions of Alkanes MCQ Question
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?
butane
hexane
ethane
propane
Correct Answer
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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