Question

Alkanes can be prepared by the reduction of alkyl halides (preferably bromides and iodides). In one of the methods, reaction is carried out by dissolving metals such as
(i) `Zn` and dil. `HCl`
(ii) `Zn` and `CH_3)COOH`
(iii) `Zn` and `NaOH`
(iv) `Zn-Cu` or couple and alcohol
A. (i), (ii)
B. (iii), (iv)
C. (i), (ii), (iii)
D. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
The metal `Zn` can be dissolved in any of these solvents. The function of metal is to provide electrons while the fundtion of solvent is to provide `H^(+)` ions.