Question

In the reaction,
$2\mathrm{n}\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{X}\underset{\text{Dry ether}}{\overset{+{}_2\mathrm{n}\mathrm{Na}}{\to }}$ product
The product obtained is

• A. $2n$-alkene
• B. $n$-sodium halide
• C. $n$-alcohol
• D. $n$-alkane

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$2n\mathrm{R}{}^{-}\mathrm{X}\underset{\text{Dry ether}}{\overset{\text{+2nNa}}{\to }}\underset{\text{Alkane}}{R—R}+2NaX$

The above given reaction is known as Wurtz reaction.