CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2006

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    Methyl bromide is converted into ethane by heating it in ether medium with:

    A)  \[Al\]             

    B)  \[Zn\]

    C)  \[Na\]            

    D)  \[Cu\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Wurtz Reaction: Alkyi halide reacts with sodium in presence of dry ether forms alkane is known as Wurtz reaction. \[C{{H}_{3}}Br+2Na+BrC{{H}_{3}}\xrightarrow{ether}\] \[C{{H}_{3}}-C{{H}_{3}}+2NaBr\]


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