Wet ether is not used as a solvent in Wurtz reaction because of the water present in it_____________.
A
hydrolyses RX to ROH
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B
reduces RX to RH
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C
oxidize RX to RH
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D
reacts with R-R
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Solution
The correct option is A hydrolyses RX to ROH If water is used instead of ether, hydrolysis of RX will happen and ROH will be formed as product. Wurtz reaction: RX+2Na+XR→R−R+2NaX