Chemistry - Halogen Derivative Question with Solution | TestHub

Wurtz reaction involves the reaction of alkyl halides with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether to form higher alkanes, typically containing an even number of carbon atoms.

The general reaction is given by:
$2\text{R-X}+2\text{Na}\stackrel{\text{dry ether}}{\to }\text{R-R}+2\text{NaX}$

For example, reacting methyl halide with sodium gives ethane:
$2{\text{CH}}_3\text{X}+2\text{Na}\stackrel{\text{dry ether}}{\to }{\text{CH}}_3{\text{-CH}}_3+2\text{NaX}$

Therefore, alkanes like ${\text{H}}_3{\text{C-CH}}_3$ are obtained using Wurtz synthesis.

Answer: ${\text{H}}_3{\text{C-CH}}_3$