Give chemical reaction for Wurtz reaction.
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In this reaction alkyl halides are treated with sodium metal in dry ethereal (free from moisture) solution to produce higher alkanes. It is also used for the preparation of higher alkanes containing even number of carbon atoms: 2 R−X + 2 Na → R−R + 2 Na+X.
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In this reaction alkyl halides are treated with sodium metal in dry ethereal (free from moisture) solution to produce higher alkanes. It is also used for the preparation of higher alkanes containing even number of carbon atoms: 2 R−X + 2 Na → R−R + 2 Na+X.
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