Question

Why wurtz reaction is not suitable for tertiary alkyl halide

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Wurtz reaction is an example for substitution reaction. Where ever substitution happens , there are almost equal chances for elimination reaction to happen. The order reactivity of alkyl halides is 3°>2°>1°. Thus 3° being more prone to elimination undergo elimination rather than substitution(wurtz reaction) in presence of strong base i.e; Na metal. So unwanted product that is alkene is formed.

Answer 2

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Why wurtz reaction is not suitable for tertiary alkyl halide?

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The Wurtz reaction is not suitable for tertiary alkyl halides due to side reaction involving elimintaion reactionsAs steric-hindrance i.e. the factor which arises due to the bulkiness of to reacting alkyl, or rather, tertiary alkyl groups.