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?
- A Diphenyl
- B Propane
- C Toluene
- D Ethane
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) Propane
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
This is an example of Wurtz Fittig reaction.

Propane cannot be prepared from this reaction.

Propane cannot be prepared from this reaction.
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