AP EAMCET20224 Jul 2022Morning ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Identify the major product formed from the following
Correct answer
3
Step-by-step solution
First step of the reaction involves conversion of propan-1-ol to 1-chloropropane in the presence of lucas reagent(HCl/ZnCl 2 ) Second step of the reaction involves halogen exchange by Finkelstein reaction(which involves S N 2 mechanism),Where 1-chloropropane is converted to 1-iodopropane Third step of the reaction involves wurtz reaction of 1-iodo propane in presence of sodium in dry ether to form n-hexane.