Practice question
Question
How many carbon atoms are in the longest chain of the compound formed when CH₃CH₂Cl reacts with Na in ether?
Explanation
Wurtz reaction couples two CH₃CH₂Cl (2 carbons each) to form butane ( CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃ ), with a 4-carbon chain.
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