Methods of Preparation of Alkanes

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Methods of Preparation of Alkanes: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Preparation of Alkanes, Preparation of Alkanes by Soda lime Decarboxylation Reaction, Preparation of Alkanes from Grignard Reagent & Preparation of Methane from Al4C3 etc.

Important Questions on Methods of Preparation of Alkanes

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1-bromo-3-chlorocyclobutane is treated with two equivalents of Na in the presence of dry ether. Which of the following will be formed?

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State the hydrolysis reaction of aluminium carbide.

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Identify the product in the following reaction

Al4C3 + H2O 

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How can methane be prepared from aluminium carbide?

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How would you convert propanol to propane?

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How can we convert ethanoic acid into Ethane?

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How can we convert propanoic acid into propane?

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Alkane can be prepared from alkyl halide by Wurtz reaction involving ionic mechanism. Explain.

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Write the preparation reaction of alkane by the Grignard reagent.

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Write a short note on 'Wurtz reaction', explaining its ionic mechanism.

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Name the process by which ethene is obtained from ethane. _____

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If a mixture of iodomethane and iodoethane is treated with sodium metal in presence of dry ether it forms

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Which of the following can be used to convert?

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Find out the molecular weight of end product (P).