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Chemistry Question on Some basic concepts of chemistry

Identify the product Y in the following reaction
Identify the product Y

A

CH4

B

CH3I

C

CH3

D

CH3CH

Answer

CH3I

Explanation

Solution

To determine the product Y, we need to consider the reaction between propane (CH3-C-CH3) and sodium hypoiodite (NaOI). This reaction involves the substitution of iodine (I) in NaOI with a part of propane (CH3) to form a new compound.
Based on the given options:
(A) CH 4 (methane) - This is not the correct product as it does not involve the substitution of iodine or the formation of sodium propanoate.
(B) CH 3I (iodomethane) - This is the correct product Y. It involves the substitution of an iodine atom in NaOI with a methyl group (CH3) from propane.
(C) CH 3 (methyl radical) - This is not the correct product as it represents a free radical, which is highly reactive and unstable.
(D) CH 3CH (ethyl radical) - This is not the correct product as it represents another free radical, not formed in the given reaction.
Therefore, the correct product Y in the given reaction is option (B) CH3I (iodomethane).