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Only one type of hydrocarbon is formed by wurtz reaction of
Only one type of hydrocarbon is formed by wurtz reaction of
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Solution
The correct option is B
Let us look at the intermediates which are formed for each case.
When subjected to Wurtz reaction, CH3CH2Cl produces CH3⋅CH2 as the intermediate. This intermediate disproportionates to give CH3CH3 and CH2=CH2. Note that the dimerizaion product of CH3⋅CH2 is CH3CH2CH2CH3.
Similarly multiple products shall be formed when
is subjected to Wurtz reaction.
When,
is subjected to Wurtz reaction, the intermediate formed is
For the above radical, due to the stabilization of the adjacent aromatic ring, only dimerization is possible.
Let us look at the intermediates which are formed for each case.
When subjected to Wurtz reaction, CH3CH2Cl produces CH3⋅CH2 as the intermediate. This intermediate disproportionates to give CH3CH3 and CH2=CH2. Note that the dimerizaion product of CH3⋅CH2 is CH3CH2CH2CH3.
Similarly multiple products shall be formed when
is subjected to Wurtz reaction.
When,
is subjected to Wurtz reaction, the intermediate formed is
For the above radical, due to the stabilization of the adjacent aromatic ring, only dimerization is possible.