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Name the products which may be obtained when a mixture of methyl bromide and ethyl bromide is treated with sodium metal in ether.

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To solve the problem of identifying the products obtained when a mixture of methyl bromide (CH3Br) and ethyl bromide (C2H5Br) is treated with sodium metal in ether, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Reaction**: The reaction in question is known as the Wurtz reaction. It involves the coupling of alkyl halides in the presence of sodium metal, leading to the formation of higher alkanes. 2. **Identify the Reactants**: The reactants are: - Methyl bromide (CH3Br) ...
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