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  4. In the reaction, 2n R—X ->[+ 2n Na][ textDry ether] product The product obtained is

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Q. In the reaction,
$\ce{2n\,R—X ->[+\,2n\,Na][\text{Dry ether}] }$ product
The product obtained is

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Solution:

$\ce{2nR— X ->[{+2nNa}][{\text{Dry ether}}]}\underset{\text{Alkane}}{R— R}+2NaX$

The above given reaction is known as Wurtz reaction.