Question

Methane and ethane both can be obtained from which one of the following compounds via a single step?

• A. CH₃ I
• B. C₂ H₅ I
• C. CH₃ OH
• D. C₂ H₅ OH

Answer 1

The correct option is A

CH₃ I

It can be formed by $C{H}_{3}I$

How?

Lets recall reduction of alkyl halide from videos.

$C{H}_{3}l+2H\stackrel{Zn/Hcl}{\to }C{H}_4+Hl$

and,

$C{H}_{3}l+2Na+lC{H}_3\underset{ether}{\overset{Dry}{\to }}C{H}_3-C{H}_3+2Nal$

$\left(WurtzR{X}^n\right)$