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In Wurtz reaction, the reagent used is...

 In Wurtz reaction, the reagent used is

A

Na

B

Na//Liq.`NH_(3)`

C

Na//dry ether

D

Na//dry ethanol

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C
In Wurtz reaction, the reagent used is Na / /dry ether
Example: `2 RCI overset(Na//"dry ether")underset(-NaCI)to R-R` (Alkane)
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