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KCET · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Which one of the following is not formed when a mixture of methyl bromide and bromobenzene is heated with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether?

  1. A Diphenyl
  2. B Propane
  3. C Toluene
  4. D Ethane
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Correct Answer

(B) Propane

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Detailed explanation

This is an example of Wurtz Fittig reaction.



Propane cannot be prepared from this reaction.