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Haloalkanes And Haloarenes

Question
CBSEENCH12007704

What is Wurtz reaction?

 

Solution

Wurtz reaction: Alkyl halides react with sodium in dry ether to give hydrocarbons containing double the number of carbon atoms present in the halide. This reaction is known as Wurtz reaction.

RX + 2Na + XR’ → R—R’ + 2NaX