explain the mechanism of wurtz reaction
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wurtz reaction-when 2 molecules of alkyl halides are reacted with sodium (na) metal in the presence of dry ether ,alkanes are formed having even no of carbon atoms ,along with formation of sodium halide . the reaction is
RX+2Na+RX --------------DRY ETHER----------> R-R+2NaX
EXAMPLE :
CH3Cl+2Na+CH3Cl ----------- DRY ETHER------------> CH3-CH3+2NaCl
RX+2Na+RX --------------DRY ETHER----------> R-R+2NaX
EXAMPLE :
CH3Cl+2Na+CH3Cl ----------- DRY ETHER------------> CH3-CH3+2NaCl
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