Question

7. Write Wurtz reaction in (2 marks)
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Answer 1

Answer:

The Wurtz reaction, named after Charles Adolphe Wurtz, is a coupling reaction in organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry and recently inorganic main-group polymers, whereby two alkyl halides are reacted with sodium metal in dry ether solution to form a higher alkane. ... 2 R−X + 2 Na → R−R + 2 Na+X.

Answer 2

Wurtz reaction is a coupling reaction in which higher alkane is formed.

• The Wurtz reaction, named after Charles Adolphe Wurtz, is a coupling reaction in organic chemistry.
• It's also a part of inorganic main-group polymers, whereby two alkyl halides are reacted with sodium metal in dry ether solution to form a higher alkane.
• Ethane production from methyl chloride is an example of the Wurtz reaction. The equation is:

$2CH_{3}Cl+2Na+(dry ether)$ → $C_{2}H_{6}+2NaCl$

• When methyl chloride reacts with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether, ethane and sodium chloride is formed.