WURTZ REACTION - ONE SHOT REVISION in 15 Min. | Hydrocarbon | NEET | JEE скачать в хорошем качестве

WURTZ REACTION - ONE SHOT REVISION in 15 Min. | Hydrocarbon | NEET | JEE

Understanding the Wurtz Reaction Introduction The Wurtz reaction is a fundamental coupling reaction in organic chemistry used to create higher alkanes (alkane chains with more carbon atoms). It is primarily used to join two identical alkyl groups together to form a larger, symmetric hydrocarbon chain. The Process In this reaction, two molecules of an alkyl halide are treated with sodium metal. This process must take place in a dry ether solvent to prevent the sodium from reacting with moisture. Coupling: Two alkyl groups are joined together, forming a new carbon-carbon bond. Sodium and Dry Ether: The reaction requires sodium metal and a dry ether medium. Product: The result is a higher, typically symmetrical, alkane. Byproduct: Sodium halide salts are produced. Key Points to Note Doubling Effect: The number of carbon atoms in the resulting alkane is usually double the number of carbon atoms in the starting alkyl halide. Limitation: The Wurtz reaction is most efficient for producing symmetrical alkanes. Cannot Produce Methane: It cannot be used to produce methane, as the minimum product is ethane. Mechanism The reaction mechanism involves a free radical process, or a metal-halogen exchange, where sodium metal acts as a reducing agent, providing electrons to break the bond between the alkyl group and the halogen. Example When methyl bromide is treated with sodium in dry ether, it produces ethane. #neet2026 #wurtzreaction #hydrocarbon #wurtzsreaction #coupling #alkane #alkanes #organicchemistry #jee2026 #oneshot #oneshotrevision #neetmumbra #conceptneetdigital #mumbra #kausa #bestrevision #clearconcept #conceptspecial #conceptbooster #conceptmumbra