Question

Which of the following hydrocarbons is not formed when a mixture of ethyliodide and `n`-Propyliodide is subjected to the Wurtz reaction?
A. `n`-Propane
B. `n`-Butane
C. `n`-Pentane
D. `n`-Hexane

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
`CH_(3)CH_(2)I+2Na+ICH_(2)CH_(3)rarrCH_(3)underset(n-Buta n e)(CH_(2))CH_(2)CH_(3)+2NaI`
`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)I+2Na+ICH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3)rarrCH_(3)CH_(2)underset(n-Hexan e)(CH_(2)CH_(2))CH_(3)+2Nal`
`CH_(3)CH_(2)I+2Na+ICH_(2)CH_(2)rarrCH_(3)CH_(2)underset(n-Penta n e)(CH_(2)CH_(2))CH_(3)+2Na`