Alkyl halides react with metallic sodium in dry ether produ…

Chemistry Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Introduction of Halogen Containing Compounds Single Correct MCQ

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Alkyl halides react with metallic sodium in dry ether producing.

Alkanes with same number of carbon atoms.

alkanes with double the number of carbon atoms

Alkenes with triple the number of carbon atoms

Alkenes with same number of carbon atoms.

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when two molecules of the same alkyl halide react with Na in dry ether, an alkane with double the numbr of carbon atoms is formed. This is known as Wurtz reaction.

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