Ethy1 chloride on reduction in the presence of Zn/HCI produces___________________?
Correct answer: C. Ethane
- A. n. butane
- B. Ethanol
- C. Ethane
- D. Diethy1 ether
Explanation
Reduction replaces the chlorine atom in ethyl chloride, CH3CH2Cl, with hydrogen: CH3CH2Cl + 2[H] -> CH3CH3 + HCl. The product is ethane, an alkane, so option c is correct. Ethanol is a common wrong choice because students remember substitution of ethyl chloride with hydroxide rather than reduction with Zn/HCl.
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