Question

which among the following is not obtained when methyl chloride and n-propyl chloride undergoes wurtz reaction?

• A. Ethane
• B. n-Hexane
• C. Isobutane
• D. n-Butane

Answer 1

The correct option is C Isobutane

Wurtz reaction between methyl chloride and n-propyl chloride
$\underset{\text{methyl chloride}}{C{H}_3-Cl}+\underset{\text{n-propyl chloride}}{C_3{H}_7-Cl}+2Na\stackrel{\text{dry ether}}{\to }\underset{\text{ethane}}{C{H}_3-C{H}_3}+\underset{\text{n-hexane}}{C_3{H}_7-C_3{H}_7}+\underset{\text{n-butane}}{C{H}_3-C_3{H}_7}$