Name the products formed when an ethereal solution containing ethyl iodide and methyl iodide is heated with sodium metal.

Alkanes are less reactive. Why?

Out of n-pentane, isopentane and neopentane which has lower boiling point?

What is alternation effect?

During the pyrolysis of alkanes C-C bonds break in preference to C-H bond. Why?

Arrange the following compounds in order of their increasing boiling points:
n-Pentane, n-Hexane, Ethane, 2-2-Dimethylpentane, 2-Methylpentane.

Name the metal which is a constituent of Grignard's reagent.

What is the function of iodic acid in the iodination of alkanes? Can we use any other substance in its place?

Define cracking.