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What is the solvent used in the Wurtz reaction?
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A Water
  • B Alcohol
  • C Dry ether
  • D Hydrocarbon
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Dry ether
Sodium reacts with alkyl halides in dry ether in the Wurtz reaction.

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