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Alkanes can be prepared by the reduction of alkyl halides (preferably bromides and iodides). In one of the methods, reaction is carried out by dissolving metals such as
(i) `Zn` and dil. `HCl`
(ii) `Zn` and `CH_3)COOH`
(iii) `Zn` and `NaOH`
(iv) `Zn-Cu` or couple and alcohol

A

(i), (ii)

B

(iii), (iv)

C

(i), (ii), (iii)

D

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

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The correct Answer is:
D
The metal `Zn` can be dissolved in any of these solvents. The function of metal is to provide electrons while the fundtion of solvent is to provide `H^(+)` ions.
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  • Alkyl halides on reduction with Zn-Cu couple and alcohol give -

    A
    Alkanes
    B
    Alkanes
    C
    Alkynes
    D
    Cyclic compounds

  • Ethyl iodide on reduction with Zn-Cu couple and alcohol produces

    A
    ethane
    B
    methane
    C
    butane
    D
    propane

  • The product of the reaction of ethyl iodide with Zn-Cu couple/alcohol can also be prepared by the following reaction

    A
    By the hydrolysis of the product obtained from the reaction of ethyl iodide with Mg in dry ether.
    B
    Reaction of iodomethane with Na in dry ether
    C
    By the reduction of ethyl alcohol with red P + HI
    D
    All of the above