Primary Alkyl Halide A having molecular formula C4H9Br reacted with alchoholic KOH to give compound B.Compound B is reacted with HBr to give Compound C,which is an isomer of A.When A is reacted with Na metal,it gives compound D(C8H18) which is different from compound formed when N-Butylbromide is reacted with Na metal..Give the structural formula of A.

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dls · Answer

I know its an easy question but I want step by step instructions from someone on how to approach this question.

dls · Answer

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preetha · Answer

DLS, I would start with writing out the reactions first.  What are the possible isomers of A?
Write them down and write the product of the first reaction for each isomer.