Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 143
Question: In Wurtz reaction alkyl halide react with
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Options:
A) Sodium in ether
B) Sodium in dry ether
C) Sodium only
D) Alkyl halide in ether
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Alkyl halides give alkane when react with sodium in ether. This is called Wurtz reaction. $ R-Cl+2Na+R-Cl\xrightarrow{ether}\underset{alkane}{\mathop{R-R}}+2NaCl $
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