Question

Name the process through which following conversion takes place:$\text{n-butane}\underset{△}{\overset{\text{Anhydrous}AlC{l}_3/HCl\left(g\right)}{\to }}\text{iso-butane}$

• A. Isomerisation
• B. Aromatization
• C. Pyrolysis
• D. Reaction with Steam

Answer 1

The correct option is A Isomerisation

n-alkanes on heating in the presence of anhydrous $AlC{l}_3$ and $HCl$(g) isomerize to form branched chain alkanes.