In the Wurtzreaction, the reagent used is

Options

A. `Na`
B. `Na//liq.NH_(3)`
C. `Na// dry ether`
D. `Na//dry alcohol`

Answer

C

Explanation

In the Wurtz reaction, alkyl halides are treated with sodium metal in dry ether to give higher alkanes.
`RX+2Na+Xroverset("Ether")rarrR-R+2NaX`
If we take two different alkyl halides, then we get a mixture of alkanes:
`RX+2Na+XR'rarrR-R+R-R'+R'-R'`