Question

Statement 1: Reaction of tert-butylchloride with $Na$ gives $2,2,3,3$-tetramethyl butane.
Statement 2: Tert-butyl chloride on Wurtz reaction gives alkene.

• A. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true and the statement $2$ is the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• B. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true but statement $2$ is not the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• C. If Statement $1$ is true but Statement $2$ is false
• D. If Statement $1$ is false but Statement $2$ is true

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$(CH)3)_3CCl \xrightarrow{Na} (CH_3)_2C = CH_2$