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MHT CET · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

Which of the following is NOT formed when a mixture of methyl bromide and n-propyl bromide is treated with sodium metal in dry ether?

  1. A Butane
  2. B Propane
  3. C Ethane
  4. D Hexane
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(B) Propane

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\(\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{Br}+\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{Br}\) \(\underset{\text { dry ether }}{\longrightarrow} \mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_3 \text { ethane }\)
\(\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2\) \(-~\mathrm{CH}_3 \text { n-hexan }\)
\(\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_3 \text { n-butane}\)
Thus, propane is not formed.