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Question
How is ethane prepared by Wurtz reaction?
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Solution
When methyl bromide or methyl iodide and sodium are heated in presence of dry ether, ethane is formed.
\[\ce{Ch3I + 2Na + ICH3 ->[Dryether] CH3 - CH3 + 2NaI}\]
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