AP EAMCET2005ChemistryHydrocarbons
The chemicals and the reaction conditions required for the preparation of ethane are
Options
- AC ₂ H ₅ I , Zn - Cu , C ₂ H ₅ OH
- BCH ₃ Cl , Na , H ₂ O
- CKOOC - CH = CH - COOK , electrolysis
- DCH ₃ CO ₂ Na , NaOH , CaO ,
Correct answer
A. C ₂ H ₅ I , Zn - Cu , C ₂ H ₅ OH
Step-by-step solution
Alkyl halides can be reduced to hydrocarbons by means of Zn - Cu couple in presence of alcohol.