Question

write short note on wurtz reaction.​

Answer 1

• 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.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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.