2-chloropropane is heated with Na metal product is 2,3-dimethyl butane, reaction is:

Correct answer: B. Wurtz reaction

  • A. Dehydrohalogenation
  • B. Wurtz reaction
  • C. Dehydration
  • D. Catalytic dehydrogenation
  • E. Dehalogenation

Explanation

The reaction you described, where 2-chloropropane is heated with Na metal to produce 2,3-dimethyl butane, is a Wurtz reaction. The Wurtz reaction is a coupling reaction in which alkyl halides are reacted with alkali metals, such as sodium (Na) or potassium (K), to form larger hydrocarbon molecules. In this specific case, the 2-chloropropane reacts with Na to form 2,3-dimethyl butane. Thus the correct option is option B.

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