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If Bromoethane undergoes Wurtz reaction with sodium, ethane and ethane are formed as byproducts along with the main product n-hexane. Why?

Adhithya Ooty , 12 Years ago
Grade 12
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Bhavya

Last Activity: 9 Years ago

I guess you have misunderstood the reaction.
bromoethane on Wurtz reaction gives n-hexane (as main product) and NaBr (as side product).
When you have two different alkyl halides then only we can get variety of products.
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