$R X + 2 N a + X R \to R - R + 2 N a X$
Role of Na and name of the reaction mentioned above is:

Reducing agent and Kolbe's reaction

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Oxidising agent and Wurtz reaction

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Reducing agent and Wurtz reaction

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Oxidising agent and Kolbe's reaction

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Solution

The correct option is C Reducing agent and Wurtz reaction
Na reduces the alkyl halide by giving it an electron thus acting as a reducing agent.

This process is Wurtz reaction.

$2 R - X + 2 N a \to R - R + 2 N a X$

Option C is correct.

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