Question

Chloroethane reacts with magnesium in dry ether to form $X$. When $X$ is hydrolyzed, a carbon compound $Y$ and $Z$ are formed. Which of the following is $Y$ ?

• A. $C _{2} H _{4}$
• B. $C _{2} H _{2}$
• C. $C _{2} H _{6}$
• D. $C _{6} H _{6}$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) $C _{2} H _{6}$