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\[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}Cl+C{{H}_{3}}Cl\xrightarrow{Na/dry\,ether}{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}C{{H}_{3}}+2NaCl\] This reaction is an example of

A)  Wurtz reaction

B)  Fittig reaction

C)  Wurtz-Fittig reaction

D)  Frankland reaction

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                When an alkyl halide and an aryl halide react with sodium in the presence of dry ether to give aryl alkane (or alkyl benzene), the reaction is known as Wurtz-Fittig reaction.