Question

Which of the following reactions produce alkane having even number of C atoms?

• A. Wurtz reaction having same alkyl halides except tertiary alkyl halide as reactant
• B. Kolbe's electrolysis having same ‘Na’/’K’ salt of a carboxylic acid as reactant
• C. Catalytic hydrogenation
• D. Decarboxylation

Answer 1

The correct option is A Wurtz reaction having same alkyl halides except tertiary alkyl halide as reactant

In Wurtz reaction and Kolbe's electrolysis process, alkanes containing even number of carbons are produced. So, the correct answer will be option (d).