Wurtz Reaction
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Wurtz reaction is used to prepare:
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Alkanes
The Wurtz Reaction is a useful method for coupling alkyl halides to form Symmetrical Alkanes.
- Reaction: 2R−X+2Nadry etherR−R+2NaX
- Mechanism: Probably involves an organosodium intermediate followed by displacement of the second halide.
- Example: Two molecules of Methyl bromide react with sodium to give Ethane.
- Limitation: If two different alkyl halides are used, a mixture of three alkanes is produced, which is difficult to separate.
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- Subject
- chemistry
- Chapter
- hydrocarbons
- Topic
- wurtz reaction
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Year
- 2025
Solution
Correct Answer:
Alkanes
The Wurtz Reaction is a useful method for coupling alkyl halides to form Symmetrical Alkanes.
- Reaction: 2R−X+2Nadry etherR−R+2NaX
- Mechanism: Probably involves an organosodium intermediate followed by displacement of the second halide.
- Example: Two molecules of Methyl bromide react with sodium to give Ethane.
- Limitation: If two different alkyl halides are used, a mixture of three alkanes is produced, which is difficult to separate.
This easy difficulty chemistry question is from the chapter hydrocarbons, covering the topic of wurtz reaction. It appeared in the 2025 exam.
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