An ethereal solution of an alkyl halide preferably the bromide of iodide, is treated with sodium
`2R-X+2Na overset("Ether")toR-R+2NaX`
`2CH_(3)-Br+2Na overset("Ether")toCH_(3)-CH_(3)+2NaBr`
`CH_(3)CH_(2)Br+2Na+CH_(3)Br overset("Ether")toCH_(3)CH_(2)-CH_(3)+2NaBr`
In this reaction, the product has new (C-C) bond with the same type of alkyl halide, the product has symmetery and this helps in deciding the nature of reacting halide. Intermediates are free radicals
1-Bromo-3-chlroro cyclobutane combines with Na/ether to yield
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