engineering chemistry MCQ #654

The compound C₂H₅Cl reacts with sodium in presence of ether to form

engineering chemistry MCQ #654

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound C₂H₅Cl reacts with sodium in presence of ether to form

    • A) butane
    • B) ethane
    • C) ethylene
    • D) ethyl sodium

    Answer: butane

    Explanation: The reaction is a Wurtz reaction, where two alkyl halides react with sodium to form a coupled alkane.