PYQ Vault

Alkane NOT formed when a mixture of an ethyl halide and an n-propyl halide undergoes Wurtz reaction

The same question, asked 3 times: 2 May 2023 S1, 22 Apr 2025 S1, 16 Apr 2026 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

Try each one first, then open its answer.

  1. Question 1

    2 May 2023 S1

    80
    Which of the following is NOT obtained when a mixture of bromoethane and 1-bromopropane is treated with sodium metal in dry ether?

    Tap an option to check your answer.

  2. Question 2

    22 Apr 2025 S1

    88
    Which of the following is NOT obtained when a mixture of chloroethane and 1-chloropropane is treated with sodium metal in dry ether?

    Tap an option to check your answer.

  3. Question 3

    16 Apr 2026 S1

    20
    Which of the following alkanes is NOT obtained when a mixture of ethyl iodide and n-propyl iodide is subjected to Wurtz reaction?

    Tap an option to check your answer.