Question

What is Frankland reaction?

Answer 1

1. Frankland's reaction is similar to Wurtz's reaction.
2. In Wurtz's reaction, Sodium is used so instead of using Sodium, Zinc is used in Frankland's reaction.
3. The reaction was first discovered by Edward Frankland.
4. The reaction is used for the preparation of Dialkyl Zinc.
5. The product formed is an alkane that contains an even number of carbon atoms.
6. The chemical reaction is represented as follows:
   $\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{X}+2\mathrm{Zn}+\mathrm{X}-\mathrm{R}\to \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{R}+2\mathrm{ZnX}$
7. The reaction is used in organic synthesis.
8. The solvent used in the reaction is Dry ether which helps to form free radicals and also prevents Zinc from moisture.