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  4. The reaction of 1-bromo-3-chlorocyclobutane with metallic sodium in dioxane under reflux conditions gives

Q. The reaction of 1-bromo-3-chlorocyclobutane with metallic sodium in dioxane under reflux conditions gives

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Solution:

This is an example of Wurtz reaction. Since, bromides are more reactive than chlorides in Wurtz reaction therefore, Wurtz reaction occurs on the side of Br atoms, i.e.,

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