Q. Methyl bromide is converted into ethane by heating it in ether medium with
A) $Al$
B) $Zn$
C) $Na$
D) $Cu$
Explanation
(c)
Wurtz reaction Alkyl halide reacts with sodium in presence of dry ether forms alkane is known as Wurtz reaction.
$CH_{3}Br + 2Na + BrCH_{3}$
$\overset{Ether}{\rightarrow}CH_{3} - CH_{3} + 2NaBr$
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