Hydrocarbons Question 318

Question: In Wurtz reaction, the reagent used is [EAMCET 1998]

Options:

A) Na

B) $ {Na}/{\text{liquid }NH_3}; $

C) $ {Na}/{\text{dry ether}}; $

D) $ {Na}/{\text{dry alcohol}}; $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ RCl+2Na+RCl\underset{Ether}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Dry}}}2NaCl+\underset{Alkane}{\mathop{R-R}} $