NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: HYDROCARBONS

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A dibromo derivative of an alkane reacts with sodium metal to form an alicyclic hydrocarbon. The derivative is

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Correct option: D

1,4-dibromobutane

Option D (1,4-dibromobutane) is correct because the reaction of 1,4-dibromobutane with sodium metal forms a cyclic alkane (cyclobutane) via intramolecular Wurtz reaction.

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