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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods Objective Question
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Which method uses a zinc-copper couple for reduction of alkyl halides?
Options
A Wurtz reaction
B Frankland method
C Reduction with nascent hydrogen
Correct Answer
D Grignard reaction
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Zinc-copper couple generates nascent hydrogen for reducing alkyl halides to alkanes.

Hint

Alternative to Zn/HCl.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 113 of 1999
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