Question #86550

Explain the following
WURTZ reaction is not very useful when two different alkyl halides are used.

Expert's answer

WURTZ reaction is useful for synthesis of symmetrical alkanes when two identical alkyl halides are used as there is only one product formed.



When two different alkyl halides are used a mixture of three different alkanes is formed:


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