The ether used in Wurtz synthesis is__________________?

A. acidic
B. basic
C. aqueous
D. dry

¨       Wurtz reaction is carried out with sodium metal which is highly reactive, hence, we have to select a solvent which will not react with the sodium metal. … it requires an aprotic solvent as the medium of the reaction. Dry ether proves to be a very good non-polar, aprotic solvent for this purpose. HENCE DRY ETHER IS USED.



Submitted by :- Jamil Ahmed

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