Question
Chemistry Question on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
The Wurtz-Fittig reaction involves condensation of:
A
two molecules of aryl halides
B
one molecule of each of aryl-halide and alkyl-halide
C
one molecule of each of aryl-halide and phenol
D
two molecules of aralkyl-halides
Answer
one molecule of each of aryl-halide and alkyl-halide
Explanation
Solution
Reaction between alkyl halide, aryl halide and sodium in presence of ether is known as Wurtz fitting reaction C6H5Cl+2Na+ClCH3−> TolueneC6H5CH3+2NaCl