Which of the following reactions can be used to convert an alkyl halide into an alkane containing double the number of carbon atoms?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Wurtz reaction
- Step 1: The Wurtz reaction involves treating an alkyl halide with sodium metal in dry ether.
- Step 2: The reaction couples two alkyl radicals or organosodium intermediates: .
- Step 3: This produces a symmetrical alkane containing twice the number of carbon atoms present in the starting alkyl halide.
Answer
Wurtz reaction.
Why not the others: Kolbe's electrolytic reaction uses carboxylic acid salts; Cannizzaro reaction converts aldehydes to alcohols and carboxylates; Clemmensen reduction reduces aldehydes or ketones to alkanes without doubling carbons.
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