Name the metal which is a constituent of Grignard's reagent.
Magnesium
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Name the products formed when an ethereal solution containing ethyl iodide and methyl iodide is heated with sodium metal.
A mixture of ethane, propane and butane is formed.
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Which metal is used in Wurtz’s reaction?
Sodium metal
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Alkanes are less reactive. Why?
Alkanes are saturated and have stronger intermolecular forces of attraction. Thus, a lot of energy is needed to break their bonds. Therefore, they are less reactive.