JIPMER2018ChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
Among the following, the suitable reagent for Wurtz reaction is
Options
- ANa /alcohol
- BNa /ether
- CZn/ether
- DZn/alcohol
Correct answer
B. Na /ether
Step-by-step solution
The suitable reagent 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. Ethyl bromide CH ₃ CH ₂ Br +2 Na + CH ₃ Br Ether Propane CH ₃ CH ₂ CH ₃