Question

Give one example of each of the following reactions: 

1. Wurtz Reaction 

2. Wurtz – Fittig reaction

Answer 1

1. Wurtz Reaction:

It involves conversion of alkyl halides into alkane. 

Example:

2. Wurtz-Fittig reaction:

It involves the reaction of an aryl halide and alkyl halide to form the corresponding hydrocarbon.