Question

Wurtz reaction is not very useful when two different alkyl halides are used

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Question: Wurtz reaction is not very useful when two different alkyl halides are used

Answer:

Three possible compounds can be formed when two different alkyl halides are used. So, the yield of the target product cannot be more than 33.33%.

R₁—Hal + R₂—Hal → R₁—R₂ + R₁—R₁ + R₂—R₂

Besides the product and by-products can have similar physical properties and it can be difficult to separate them.

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