As per your syllabus, (ii), the Wurtz reaction uses which reagent + solvent for coupling alkyl halides?
- NaOH and CaO
- Zinc in dilute HCl
- Pt or Pd catalyst
- Sodium in dry ether
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Correct answer: D. Sodium in dry ether
Your syllabus: Wurtz: 2 R-X + 2 Na → R-R + 2 NaX in dry ether.
Used to make higher alkanes with even carbon count.