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When ethyl iodide and n-propyl iodide are allowed to react with sodium metal in ether, the number of alkanes that could be produced isA. only oneB. two alkanesC. three alkanesD. four alkanes

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`C_(2)H_(5)I+ICH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3)overset(2Na)rarr C_(2)H_(5)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3)` (Pentane)
`2C_(2)H_(5)I+2Na rarr C_(2)H_(5)C_(2)H_(5)` (Butane)
`2CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)I rarr underset(("Hexane"))(CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3))`


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