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What is the purpose of the Wurtz reaction?
What is the purpose of the Wurtz reaction?
- To synthesize organic compounds containing carbon-carbon bonds (correct)
- To hydrolyze esters to carboxylic acids
- To reduce alkenes to alkanes
- To oxidize alkanes to alcohols
What type of compounds are commonly used in the Wurtz reaction?
What type of compounds are commonly used in the Wurtz reaction?
- Carboxylic acids
- Alkyl halides (correct)
- Ketones
- Aldehydes
What is a potential side reaction in the Wurtz reaction?
What is a potential side reaction in the Wurtz reaction?
- Formation of an alkene (correct)
- Formation of a higher alkane
- Formation of an alkyne
- Formation of an alcohol
In Sandmeyer reaction, what is used as a source of nucleophilic aromatic substitution?
In Sandmeyer reaction, what is used as a source of nucleophilic aromatic substitution?
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What is the role of sodium nitrite in the Sandmeyer reaction?
What is the role of sodium nitrite in the Sandmeyer reaction?
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Which of the following is a common transformation achieved by the Sandmeyer reaction?
Which of the following is a common transformation achieved by the Sandmeyer reaction?
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