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What is Wurtz reaction?

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When a solution of haloalkanc in dry ether is treated with sodium metal, higher alkanes are produced. This reaction is known as Wurtz reaction. 

For example:

CH3-Br (Methyl bromide) + 2Na + Br- CH3 \(\overset {dry ether} {\longrightarrow}\) CH3 - CH3 (ether) + 2NaBr



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