JEE Main Chemistry question

If a halogen compound contains an –OH group, will it be possible to carry out the Wurtz reaction on it?

(A)Yes
(B)NoCorrect
(C)Sometimes, depending on conditions
(D)Yes, but only if excess sodium is used

Answer: (B)

Solution

The acidic –OH proton would be consumed by the reactive sodium metal (or the intermediate organosodium/radical species) before the intended C–C coupling could occur, so a Wurtz reaction cannot be carried out cleanly on a substrate that also

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