What is Wurtz reaction? How can it be used to prepare butane?
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Wurtz reaction is a reaction in which an alkyl halide is converted into alkane by Sodium and dry ether.
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In wurtz reaction two similiar alkyl halide react with sodium in the presence of dry ether to give an alkane.
R-X + 2Na + X-R ------> R-R + 2NaX.
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In wurtz reaction two similiar alkyl halide react with sodium in the presence of dry ether to give an alkane.
R-X + 2Na + X-R ------> R-R + 2NaX.
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