JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryHydrocarbonsJEE Main

During the Wurtz reaction, which of the following is sometimes also obtained because of the disproportionation of free-radical intermediates?

Answer: (B)

Solution

The Wurtz reaction proceeds through alkyl free radicals; alongside the expected coupling (giving the symmetrical alkane), these radicals

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