Which one of the following is not formed when a mixture of methyl bromide and bromobenzene is heated with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether?

• A

  Diphenyl
• Correct answer
  B

  Propane
• C

  Toluene
• D

  Ethane

Solution

This is an example of Wurtz Fittig reaction.

Propane cannot be prepared from this reaction.

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