Question

In the reaction, \[\ce{2\text{n} R - X ->[+ 2n Na][Dry ether] product}\]
The product obtained is ______.

Options

• 2n-alkene

• n-sodium halide

• n-alcohol

• n-alkane

Answer 1

In the reaction, \[\ce{2\text{n} R - X ->[+ 2n Na][Dry ether] product}\]
The product obtained is n-alkane.

Explanation:

\[\ce{2\text{n}R - X ->[+ 2nNa][Dry ether] \underset{\text{Alkane}}{R - R} + 2NaX}\]

The above given reaction is known as Wurtz reaction.