Q. Which of the following yield both alkahe and alkene?

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Solution:

Kolbe's method of electrolysis of organic acid can be used to prepare alkane (except methane) alkene and alkyne. This reaction follows free radical mechanism.
Preparation of ethane
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For ethyne
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For ethene
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Williamson synthesis

Wurtz reaction is used to prepare higher alkanes



Sandmeyer reaction is used for preparation of chloroarenes and bromo arenes
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