How will you convert ethyl chloride in to (i) ethane(ii) n - butane

1.	How will you convert ethyl chloride in to (i) ethane(ii) n - butane
Answer» Solution :(1) Ethyl Chloride `rarr` Ethane : is formed. This is KNOWN as .dead burnt plaster. (ii) Ethyl chloride `rarr` n-Butane (WURTZ REACTION) : `CH_(3) underset ("Ethyl chloride")(-CH_(2))-Cl+2Na+Cl-CH_(2)-CH_(3) overset ("Dry Ether") rarr CH_(3)underset ("n-Butane") (-CH_(2)-)CH_(2)-CH_(3)+2NaBr`

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