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.