NEET Chemistry ยท Medium

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: Wurtz MCQ

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WurtzMediumQuestion 38018

Question

Wurtz reaction couples haloalkanes in presence of:

  1. A
    sodium in dry ether
    Correct
  2. B
    acidified KMnO4_4
  3. C
    aqueous NaOH
  4. D
    water and oxygen

Correct answer

sodium in dry ether

Explanation

Two alkyl halides couple under these conditions.