Which of the following is NOT obtained when a mixture of methyl chloride and n-propyl chloride is treated…
Which of the following is NOT obtained when a mixture of methyl chloride and n-propyl chloride is treated with sodium metal in dry ether?
Ethane
Propane
Butane
Hexane
Solution
When a mixture of methyl chloride and n-propyl chloride is treated with sodium metal in dry ether, three possible alkanes formed are: ethane, butane and hexane.