MHT CET202121 Sep 2021Evening ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Which of the following is NOT formed when a mixture of methyl bromide and n-propyl bromide is treated with sodium metal in dry ether?
Options
- AButane
- BPropane
- CEthane
- DHexane
Correct answer
B. Propane
Step-by-step solution
gathered CH ₃- Br + CH ₃- CH ₂- CH ₂- Br dry ether CH ₃- CH ₃ ethane CH ₃- CH ₂- CH ₂- CH ₂- CH ₂- CH ₃ n-hexan CH ₃- CH ₂- CH ₂- CH ₃ n-butane gathered Thus, propane is not formed.