What is Wurtz coupling reaction? [03 M] Write the preparation of Ethane by Wurtz coupling reaction.
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Wurtz reaction
The Wurtz reaction, named after Charles Adolphe Wurtz, is a coupling reaction in organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry and recently inorganic main-group polymers, whereby two alkyl halides are reacted with sodium metal in dry ether solution to form a higher alkane.
When methyl bromide or methyl iodide and sodium are heated in presence of dry ether, ethane is formed.
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