MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #591

A student treats ethyl bromide with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether. Which alkane is the primary product of this Wurtz reaction?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #591

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student treats ethyl bromide with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether. Which alkane is the primary product of this Wurtz reaction?

    • A) Propane
    • B) Ethane
    • C) Methane
    • D) n-Butane

    Answer: n-Butane

    Explanation: Wurtz reaction involves the coupling of two alkyl groups via sodium metal to produce symmetrical alkanes like butane from ethyl bromide.