Olympiad workbookNSECHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
In a process n -propyl chloride is reacted with sodium butanoate in an aqueous medium. After the reaction diethyl ether is added and the solution is shaken. The two layers are separated. The incorrect statement with respect to this procedure is
Options
- AThe reaction gives a solid product which precipitates in the aqueous solution.
- BThe reaction takes place in the aqueous medium.
- CThe product is extracted in diethyl ether and the organic layer is the upper layer.
- DThe salt formed in the reaction remains in aqueous medium.
Correct answer
A. The reaction gives a solid product which precipitates in the aqueous solution.
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