Hydrocarbon (A) reacts with bromine by substitution to form an alkyl bromide which by Wurtz reaction is converted to gaseous hydrocarbon containing less than four carbon atoms. (A) is
CH3 — CH3
CH2= CH2
CH4
As we learnt that
Preparation of Alkane from alkyl halide (Wurtz Reaction) -
Alkyl halide on treatment with metal in dry ether (free from moisture) solution give higher alkane.
- wherein
(less than 4 C)
Option 1)
CH3 — CH3
This is incorrect.
Option 2)
CH2= CH2
This is incorrect.
Option 3)
This is incorrect.
Option 4)
CH4
This is correct.