AP EAMCET2002ChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
What is the minimum quantity (in grams) of methyl iodide required for preparing one mole of ethane by Wurtz reaction? (Atomic weight of iodine =127 )
Options
- A142
- B568
- C326
- D284
Correct answer
D. 284
Step-by-step solution
Wurtz reaction for the preparation of ethane is 1 CH ₃ I +2 Na + ICH ICH ₃ dry ether 1 ~mole C ₂ H ₆ +2 NaI 1 ~mole 1 ~mole 1 ~mole Number of moles of CH ₃ I required for the manufacture of 1 mole ₂ H ₆=2 moles Weight of 2 moles of CH ₃ I aligned & =2 (12+3+127) & =2 (142) & =284 ~g aligned