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Wurtz reaction involves the reduction of alkyl halide with

A

Z n / H C l

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B

H I

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C

Z n / C u

couple

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D

N a

in ether

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Solution

The correct option is D $N a$ in ether
Wurtz reaction involves the reduction of alkyle halide with Na in ether. Wurtz reaction is a convenient method for the preparation of symmetrical alkanes (R-R) i.e. alkane containing even the number of C atoms.

Option D is correct.

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