Chemistry, asked by monikachatterjee1511, 10 months ago

What is the use of na/ether in the wurtz reaction ?

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Answered by sujit35729

Explanation:

Na metal is used in Wurtz reaction which is highly reactive . So, we need a solvent which does not react with sodium metal .
Moreover, if we do not use dry ether then, the sodium metal will rect with water to form oxides and hydroxides and disturb the reaction .
Dry ether is very good poly aprotic solvent.
Dry ether is used as catalyst too .

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monikachatterjee1511: But I want to know thy when we are converting 2 chlorobutane to 3,4 dimethylhexane how the wurtz reaction is helpful? ?

sujit35729: when two chloro butane is treated with solid sodium in the presence of dry ether it results in the formation of dimethylhexane.

sujit35729: this is know ans wurtz reaction .The reaction occurs when one has to increase carbon atoms.

Answered by A1111

Not Na it's Ni (Nickel), especially Raney Nickel. It is used as a catalyst in Wurtz Reaction, because it provides the right conditions or surface for the reaction to happen. When we use Raney Nickel, this reaction can happen at room temperature (25°C). For the same reaction, we can also use Pt (Platinum) and Pd (Palladium) as catalysts. But in this case, the reaction will happen at high temperature.

Ether is used as a solvent. But why not water instead of being an universal solvent ??? Simply, because Na (Sodium) explodes when it is exposed to water and Wurtz Reaction contains Na.

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monikachatterjee1511: Not helpful

A1111: Okay

A1111: Then, what do you want to know about ?

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