Question

Write Wurtz reaction for Ethyl bromide. Write Swartz reaction for Methyl chloride
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Answer 1

Answer:

Wurtz reaction

Statement: It provides a method for the synthesis of higher alkanes from alkyl halides by treating with metallic sodium and dry ether.

R-X + 2Na + R-X → R-R + 2NaX

Na → Na⁺ + e⁻

Wurtz reaction for Ethyl bromide

C₂H₅Br + 2Na + C₂H₅Br → C₄H₁₀ + 2NaBr

Swartz reaction

When alkyl chloride or alkyl bromide reacts with AgF There will be formation of alkyl fluoride.

R-X + AgF → R-F + AgX

Swartz reaction for Methyl chloride

CH₃-Cl + AgF → CH₃-F + AgCl