Question

Which of the following compounds will react with $Na$ to form $4$,$5$-diethyloctane?

• A. $C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}C{H}_{2}C{H}_{2}Br$
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The reaction is Wurtz reaction and proceeds as follows :