Q8 / 150 · MHT CET 2016 · Chemistry

The compound which is NOT formed when a mixture of n-butyl bromide and ethyl bromide treated with sodium metal in presence of dry ether is

A
Butane
B
Octane
C
Hexane
Correct answer
D
Ethane

Solution

Mixture of n-butyl bromide and ethyl bromide gives the following compounds- butane, octane and hexane. It does not give ethane.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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