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Published on: August 13, 2026
An organic compound 
on reaction with Na/diethyl ether gives a
hydrocarbon which on monochlorination gives only one chloro derivative then, 
is
A
‐butyl chloride
B
‐butyl chloride
C
‐butyl chloride
D
‐butyl chloride
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Wurtz reaction : It involves the reaction of alkyl halides with Na in ether to form higher alkanes.
In the given problem,
Compound 
is 
‐butyl chloride, in this compound all 
groups have primary hydrogen only and able to give only, one chloro derivative.
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