Question

wurtz reaction can be used to prepare higher hydrocarbons. how many product may be formed by reaction of ethyl iodide and methyl iodide with sodium? a) 1 b) 2 c)3 d)4

Answer 1

Answer:

b) 2

Explanation:

The Wurtz reaction is a reaction in which the hydrocarbon chain in lengthened by reaction two alkyl halides with sodium. The reaction is carried out in dry ether.

When methyl iodide reacts with  ethyl iodide, two products are formed; the hydrocarbon product and sodium iodide.

                              Na/Ether

CH3CH2I + CH3I ----------> CH3CH2CH3 + 2NaI