Which is suitable reagent for Wurtz reaction?

Question

Which is suitable reagent for Wurtz reaction? (A) Na/ether (B) Na/alcohol (C) Zn/ether (D) Zn/alcohol

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

The most stable reagent for Wurtz reaction is Na/ether.
- Wurtz reaction is carried out under presence of Sodium metal which is highly reactive hence we have to select a solvent which is inert or less reative like ether.

Q. Which is suitable reagent for Wurtz reaction?

Na/ether

Na/alcohol

Zn/ether

Zn/alcohol

The most stable reagent for Wurtz reaction is Na/ether. - Wurtz reaction is carried out under presence of Sodium metal which is highly reactive hence we have to select a solvent which is inert or less reative like ether.

The most stable reagent for Wurtz reaction is Na/ether.
- Wurtz reaction is carried out under presence of Sodium metal which is highly reactive hence we have to select a solvent which is inert or less reative like ether.