Question

br-ch2-ch2-ch3 reacts with Na in presence of ether at 100°c yo produce​

Answer 1

Br-CH2-CH2-CH3 reacts with Na in the presence of Ether at 100°C to produce n- hexane.

This reaction is known as Wurtz reaction .

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Alkyl halides on treatment with sodium metal in dry ethereal ( free from moisture) solution give higher alkanes . This reaction is used for the preparation of higher alkanes containing even number of carbon atoms....