Question

An organic compound A (C₄H₉CI) on reaction with Na/diethyl ether gives a hydrocarbon which on monochlorination gives only one chloro derivative then, A is

(a) t-butyl chloride 

(b) s-butyl chloride

(c) iso-butyl chloride 

(d) n-butyl chloride.

Answer 1

Correct option (a) t-butyl chloride 

Explanation :

Wurtz reaction → It involves the reaction of alkyl halides with Na in ethanol solution to form higher alkanes.

Compound A is t-bntyl chloride in this all - CH₃ groups have primary hydrogen only and able to give only one chloro derivative.