By which one of the following compounds ...

By which one of the following compounds both `CH_4 and CH_3 - CH_3` can be prepared in one step?

A

`CH_3I`

B

`CH_3OH`

C

`CH_3CH_2I`

D

`C_2H_5OH`

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The correct Answer is:

A

I) `CH_3 I + HI overset("Red" P, 453K)to CH_4 + I_2`
II) `CH_3I + 2Na + ICH_3 underset("Wurtz reaction")overset(Delta)to CH_3-CH_3 + 2NaI`

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