Question

Explain wurtz synthesis with Example?

Answer 1

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The reaction in which alkyl halides on treatment with sodium metal in dry ethereal (free from moisture) solution give higher alkanes is known as Wurtz reaction and is used for the preparation of higher alkanes containing even number of carbon atoms.

Example:

Methyl bromide on treating with sodium metal in dry ethereal solution gives ethane.

CH₃Br + 2Na + BrCH₃   becomes by using dry ether  CH₃ - CH₃ + 2NaBr

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Answer 2

the reaction in which alkyl halides on treatment with sodium metal in dry ethereal(free from moisture) solution give higher alkanes is known as Wurtz reaction and is used for preparation of higher alkanes containing even number of carbon atoms.

examp: Methyl Bromide on treating with sodium in dry ethereal solution gives ethane.