JEE Main Chemistry question

In the Wurtz reaction, alkyl halide reacts with

(A)Sodium in ether
(B)Sodium in dry etherCorrect
(C)Sodium only
(D)Alkyl halide in ether

Answer: (B)

Solution

The Wurtz reaction requires sodium metal dispersed in a dry (anhydrous) ethereal solvent; moisture must be rigorously excluded because sodium and any carbanion-like intermediates would otherwise react destructively with water. "Sodium in ether" alone

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