10.6.3 - Reaction with Metals
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What is a haloalkane?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of the compound.
What does the Wurtz reaction produce?
💡 Hint: Consider what two haloalkanes react to form.
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What is the primary product of the Wurtz reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the alkane fragments.
True or False: The Wurtz reaction can produce byproducts.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of reactions in organic chemistry.
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Design a synthetic route utilizing the Wurtz reaction to produce a specific alkane, detailing the starting materials required.
💡 Hint: Consider how many carbon atoms you need in the final product.
Discuss the possible side reactions that could occur during the Wurtz reaction and how they could affect overall yield.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what makes haloalkanes reactive.
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