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In the following scheme of reaction.
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X, Y and Z respectively are:

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C2​H5​Cl converts to C2​H5​F via HgF2​, then dehydrohalogenates to ethene, forming butane via Wurtz coupling.
Updated On: Dec 26, 2024
  • AgF, alcoholic KOH, benzene
  • HF, aqueous KOH, Na in dry ether
  • $Hg_2F_2$​, alcoholic KOH, Na in dry ether
  • $CoF_2$​, aqueous KOH, benzene
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The Correct Option is C

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$C_2​H_5​Cl$ is converted to $C_2​H_5​F$ using $HgF_2​$. Dehydrohalogenation with alcoholic KOH produces ethene, which undergoes Wurtz coupling with sodium in dry ether to form butane.
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