Explain the following reactions: Wurtz fitting reaction.

1.	Explain the following reactions: Wurtz fitting reaction.
Answer» Solution :(i) Wurtz Fitting REACTION: Halo ARENES reacts with halo alkanes when heated with sodium in ether solution to FORM alkyl benzene. This reaction is called Wurtz Fitting reaction. `underset("Chlorobenzene")(C_(6)H_(5)+2Na)+underset("Chloroethane")(ClC_(2)H_(5)) underset(Delta)overset("Ether")to underset("Ethyl benzene")(C_(6)H_(5)C_(2)H_(5))+2NaCl`

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