Question

explain the mechanism of wurtz reaction

Answer 1

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