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Hydrocarbons

Question
CBSEENCH11007721

Define Wurtz Reaction?

Solution

Alkyl halides on treatment with sodium metal in dry ethereal solution give higher alkanes. This reaction is known as Wurtz reaction and is used for the preparation of higher alkanes containing an even number of carbon atoms.
stack CH subscript 3 Br with Bromomethane below space plus 2 Na plus BrCH subscript 3 space rightwards arrow with Dry space ether on top space stack CH subscript 3 minus CH subscript 3 with Ethane below space plus 2 NaBr