Question

What is the product formed when2-methyl- 1-bromo-1-chloropentane is treated with sodium in ether?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Wurtz reaction is an organic reaction used to couple two alkyl halides to form an alkane using sodium metal and in presence of dry ether. When two molecules of 1-bromo-2-methylpropane are treated with sodium metal in presence of dry ether, 2,5-Dimethylhexane is formed