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  4. RX+2Na+RX xrightarrow[]R-R+2NaX The above reaction is called

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Q. $ RX+2Na+RX\xrightarrow[{}]{{}}R-R+2NaX $ The above reaction is called

Rajasthan PETRajasthan PET 2005

Solution:

Alkyi halide reacts with sodium in the presence of dry ether to give higher alkane. This is called Wurtz reaction. $ RX+2Na+BX\xrightarrow[{}]{{}}R-R+2NaX $