Question
The reaction of aryl halide with sodium metal in dry ether to give biphenyl is known as
MHT CET
Chemistry
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
2026
MHT CET 2026 (18 April Shift 1)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Swartz reaction
- B. Wurtz reaction
- C. Fittig reaction
- D. Wrutz-fittig reaction
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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