Question

Which metal is used in Wurtz synthesis.

• A. Ba
• B. Al
• C. Na
• D. Fe

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Na

Answer 2

$CH_{3}Br + 2Na + Br - CH_{3}\underset{\text{Ether}}{\overset{\quad\text{Dry}\quad}{\rightarrow}}CH_{3}CH_{3} + 2NaBr$