Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
The reaction 2 C ₂ H ₅ Cl + Zn CH ₃ CH ₂ CH ₂ CH ₃ + ZnCl ₂ is known as:
Options
- AFittig reaction
- BFrankland reaction
- CWurtz reaction
- DWurtz-Fittig reaction
Correct answer
B. Frankland reaction
Step-by-step solution
The reaction of an alkyl halide with zinc metal to form a symmetrical alkane is known as the Frankland reaction. 2 C ₂ H ₅ Cl + Zn CH ₃ CH ₂ CH ₂ CH ₃ + ZnCl ₂ Wurtz reaction involves the use of sodium metal instead of zinc. Fittig reaction involves aryl halides and sodium. Wurtz-Fittig reaction involves a mixture of alkyl and aryl halides with sodium. Answer: Frankland reaction