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The reaction of aryl halide with sodium metal in dry ether to give biphenyl is known as

Options

  1. ASwartz reaction
  2. BWurtz reaction
  3. CFittig reaction
  4. DWrutz-fittig reaction

Correct answer

C. Fittig reaction

Step-by-step solution

The reaction of an aryl halide with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether to form biphenyl is known as the Fittig reaction. 2 Ar-X + 2 Na dry ether Ar-Ar + 2 NaX The Wurtz reaction involves two alkyl halides to form an alkane, while the Wurtz-Fittig reaction involves one alkyl halide and one aryl halide to form an alkylarene. The Swarts reaction is used for the synthesis of alkyl fluorides. Answer: Fittig reaction

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