The reaction CH₃ – Br + 2Na + Br – CH₃ → CH₃ – CH₃ is called

The reaction CH₃ – Br + 2Na + Br – CH₃ → CH₃ – CH₃ is called

Options

(a) Wurtz reaction
(b) Perkin’s reaction
(c) Aldol condensation
(d) Levit reaction

Correct Answer:

Wurtz reaction

Explanation:

The Wurtz reaction is an organic reaction used to couple two alkyl halides to form an alkane using metal sodium.

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