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Wurtz reaction of (CH₃)2CHCH₂Cl (1-chloro-2-methylpropane) forms (CH₃)2CHCH₂CH₂CH(CH₃)2 (2,5-dimethylhexane), a branched six-carbon alkane.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes > Topic: Elimination Reactions and Reaction with Metals and Other Reactions
Wurtz reaction couples two CH₃CH₂Cl (2 carbons each) to form butane ( CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃ ), with a 4-carbon chain.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes > Topic: Elimination Reactions and Reaction with Metals and Other Reactions
Wurtz reaction couples two CH₃CH₂CH₂Cl (1-chloropropane) molecules with Na to form pentane ( CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ ).
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes > Topic: Elimination Reactions and Reaction with Metals and Other Reactions
