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An alkyl halide by formation of its Grignard reagent and heating with water gives propane. What is the original alkyl halide ?A. methyl iodideB. ethyl iodideC. ethyl bromideD. propyl bromide |
Answer» Correct Answer - D `underset"Propyl bromide"(CH_3CH_2CH_2Br)overset"Mg/ether"to underset"Gringnard reagent"(CH_3CH_2CH_2MgBr) underset"-Mg(OH)Br"overset(H_2O, Delta)to underset"Propane"(CH_3CH_2CH_3)` |
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