MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryAlkyl and Aryl HalidesE elimination follows an antiperiplanar structure

Among the following, the suitable reagent for Wurtz reaction is (JIPMER 2018)

A.Na/alcohol

B.Na/ether✓ Correct

C.Zn/ether

D.Zn/alcohol

Explanation

The suitable for Wurtz reaction is Na/ether. An ethereal solution of an alkyl halide is treated with sodium to produce higher alkanes. This reaction involves the formation of new C-C bond. E.g. Ether 3 2 3 2 2 3 Ethyl bromide Butane 2 2 CH CH Br Na CH CH CH CH ->

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