STANDARDChemistry-Hydrocarbons
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).
Found an issue with this question?