The product C in the following sequence of reactions, C_2H_5Br NaOH(aq) A Na B CH_3I C, is

JEE Main Chemistry question

The product in the following sequence of reactions, , is

(A)Butane
(B)Ethane
(C)Methyl ethyl etherCorrect
(D)Propane

Answer: (C)

Solution

Aqueous NaOH converts ethyl bromide to ethanol by substitution (); sodium metal then reacts with the alcohol's acidic to form sodium ethoxide (), liberating hydrogen gas rather than undergoing any

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