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In the following reaction sequence, structures of A and B are, respectively

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (07 Jan Shift 2)
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
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Initially electrophilic addition reaction takes place and form alcohol and alkyl bromide. Then Wurtz reaction takes place.

The Wurtz reaction is a very useful reaction in the fields of organic chemistry and organometallic chemistry for the formation of alkanes. In this reaction, two different alkyl halides are coupled to yield a longer alkane chain with the help of sodium and dry ether solution.

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