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Among the following, the suitable reagent for Wurtz reaction is
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Na /ether
The suitable reagent for Wurtz reaction is $\mathrm{Na} /$ ether. An ethereal solution of an alkyl halide is treated with sodium to produce higher alkanes. This reaction involves the formation of new $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}$ bond. e.g.
$\underset{\text { Ethyl bromide }}{\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{Br}+2 \mathrm{Na}}+\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{Br} \xrightarrow{\text { Ether }} \underset{\text { Propane }}{\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CH}_3}$
$\underset{\text { Ethyl bromide }}{\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{Br}+2 \mathrm{Na}}+\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{Br} \xrightarrow{\text { Ether }} \underset{\text { Propane }}{\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CH}_3}$
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