Question

Convert: Bromobenzene into methyl benzene. Write the name of this reaction.

Answer 1

• Bromobenzene can be converted into methyl benzene by Wurtz–Fittig reaction.
• Initially bromobenzene is treated with sodium to form benzene free radical.
• Bromo methane is also used as a reagent in this reaction.
• Bromo methane reacts with sodium metal to form methyl free radical.
• Both the free radicals combined to form toluene (methyl benzene).
• This reaction is also known as alkylation of aryl halides.
• This reaction takes place in the presence of ether because sodium is highly reactive metal, to control the reaction ether is used.

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Answer 2

Answer:It is easy to convert by wurtz fittig reaction

Explanation:

We have to just add methyl bromide plus 2 moles of sodium in bromobenzene