Question

The product A formed in the reaction is:

• A. 9,10-dihydroanthracene
• B. 2,6-dimethylnaphthalene
• C. Cyclohexane
• D. 1,2-diphenylethane

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

1,2-diphenylethane

Answer 2

The reaction is a Wurtz reaction between two molecules of benzyl bromide. In the Wurtz reaction, two molecules of an alkyl halide couple to form a symmetrical alkane. Here, the alkyl group is benzyl ($C_6H_5CH_2-$). Therefore, two benzyl groups couple to form 1,2-diphenylethane ($C_6H_5CH_2CH_2C_6H_5$).