Which of the following n mole compound is obtained when 2n moles of C ₆ H ₅ Cl treated of with 2n mole sodium atom in dry ether?

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The reaction of an aryl halide with sodium in the presence of dry ether to form a diaryl compound is known as the Fittig reaction. The chemical equation for the reaction is: 2 C ₆ H ₅ Cl + 2 Na dry ether C ₆ H ₅- C ₆ H ₅ + 2 NaCl From the stoichiometry of the reaction, 2 moles of chlorobenzene react with 2 moles of sodium to produce 1 mole of biphenyl. Therefore, 2n moles of chlorobenzene reacting with 2n moles of sodium will produce n moles of biphenyl. Answer: Biphenyl