Question:

Write the structure of the product formed when chlorobenzene is treated with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether.

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Solution and Explanation

Answer:

Biphenyl (C6H5–C6H5)

Explanation:

When chlorobenzene is treated with sodium metal in dry ether, it undergoes the **Wurtz–Fittig reaction**.

2 C6H5Cl + 2 Na ⟶ C6H5–C6H5 + 2 NaCl

The product formed is biphenyl.

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