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Wurtz, Fittig and Wurtz-Fittig reactions with sodium in dry ether

This type of question, asked 9 times: May 2021 S1, 10 May 2023 S2, 20 Apr 2025 S2, 21 Apr 2025 S1, 21 Apr 2025 S2, 22 Apr 2025 S1, 23 Apr 2025 S1, 18 Apr 2026 S1, 19 Apr 2026 S1. All 9 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    May 2021 S1

    91
    Which of the following alkyl halides is treated with sodium metal to obtain 2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane?

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  2. Question 2

    10 May 2023 S2

    74
    Which of the following is NOT obtained when a mixture of methyl bromide and ethyl bromide is treated with sodium metal in presence of dry ether?

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  3. Question 3

    20 Apr 2025 S2

    53
    Identify the name of reaction for aryl halide with alkyl halide and sodium metal in dry ether to give substituted aromatic compounds.

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  4. Question 4

    21 Apr 2025 S1

    81
    Which from the following reaction is a Fitting reaction?

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  5. Question 5

    21 Apr 2025 S2

    59
    Identify the name of reaction of aryl halide with alkyl halide and sodium metal in dry ether to give substituted aromatic compounds.

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  6. Question 6

    22 Apr 2025 S1

    85
    The reaction of bromobenzene with bromomethane and sodium metal in dry ether to give toluene is

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  7. Question 7

    23 Apr 2025 S1

    82
    The reaction of aryl halide with sodium metal in dry ether to give biphenyl is known as

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  8. Question 8

    18 Apr 2026 S1

    35
    The reaction of aryl halide with sodium metal in dry ether to give biphenyl is known as

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  9. Question 9

    19 Apr 2026 S1

    38
    Which of the following nn mole compound is obtained when 2n2n moles of C6H5Cl\mathrm{C_6H_5Cl} treated of with 2n2n mole sodium atom in dry ether?

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