Q. Wurtz reaction converts alkyl halide into alkane when it is made to react with
A) Na in alcohol
B) Na in dry ether
C) Zn in alcohol
D) Zn in dry ether
Explanation
(b)
In Wurtz reaction, an ether solution of an alkyl halide is treated with sodium which removes the halogen of alkyl halide and the two alkyl radicals join together to form an alkane
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