Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 161

Question: Which metal is used in Wurtz synthesis

[CPMT 1986; DPMT 1979; MP PET 2002]

Options:

A) Ba

B) Al

C) Na

D) Fe

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ CH_3Br+2Na+Br-CH_3\underset{Ether}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Dry}}}CH_3CH_3+2NaBr $