Q38 / 120 · VITEEE 2015 · Chemistry

The reaction of 1-bromo-3-chlorocyclobutane with metallic sodium in dioxane under reflux conditions gives

  • A
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  • B
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  • C
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  • Correct answer
    D
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Solution

This is Wurtz reaction. Bromides have high reactivity than chlorides in Wurtz reaction therefore, reaction occurs from Br atoms, Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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