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Q.

In Wurtz reaction, n-hexane is obtained by

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a

Isopropyl chloride

b

n-Butyl chloride 

c

Ethyl chloride 

d

n-Propyl chloride  

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

 Wurtz reaction is a coupling reaction due to this alkyl groups of reactants get doubled.

Balanced chemical reaction 

CH3-CH2-CH2-Cl+2NaCH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3+2NaCl.

So, n-hexane is obtained by n-Propyl chloride.

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