Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 180
Question: The Wurtz-Fittig reaction involves condensation of
Options:
A) two molecules of aryl halides.
B) one molecule of each of aryl-halide and alkyl-halide.
C) one molecule of each of aryl-halide and phenol.
D) two molecules of aralkyl-halides.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] Reaction between alkyl halide, aryl halide and sodium in presence of ether is known as Wurtz fitting reaction $ C_6H_5Cl+2Na+ClCH_3\xrightarrow{{}}\underset{Toluene}{\mathop{C_6H_5CH_3}}+2NaCl $