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Identify the product 'C' formed in the following series of reactions. Reaction: Bromoethane $\xrightarrow{\text{Mg / dry ether}}$ A $\xrightarrow{\text{H}_2\text{O / dry ether}}$ B $\xrightarrow{\text{Br}_2 / \text{UV}}$ C

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Key idea: Grignard $\rightarrow$ hydrolysis gives alkane → halogenation gives haloalkane
Updated On: May 8, 2026
  • Ethane
  • Bromoethane
  • Ethyl magnesium bromide
  • Ethene
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The Correct Option is B

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