EAMCET Medical EAMCET Medical Solved Paper-1998

  • question_answer
    In Wurtz reaction the reagent used is:

    A)  \[Na\]                                 

    B)  \[Na/liq.N{{H}_{3}}\]

    C)  \[Na/dry\]ether             

    D)  Na/dry alcohol

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     Wurtz reaction: Alkyl halides when heated with metallic sodium in ether solution gives higher alkanes by joining the two alkyi groups.                 \[2R.X+2Na\xrightarrow{\text{Ether}}R.R+2NaX\] So, the reagent is Na /dry ether.


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