Wurtz reaction: 2R-X + 2Na → R-R + 2NaX.
Back to JEE Main 2026 Organic Chemistry
JEE Main 2026 — Chemistry Organic Chemistry
easy
mcq
2026
Official previous-year question
Verified 30 May 2026.
Question
Which of the following reactions is an example of Wurtz reaction?
Options
- A
2CH₃Cl + 2Na → C₂H₆ + 2NaCl
- B
CH₃Cl + KOH → CH₃OH + KCl
- C
CH₄ + Cl₂ → CH₃Cl + HCl
- D
C₂H₅OH → C₂H₄ + H₂O
Solution
Did you get this right?
Sign in to track your attempts and accuracy.
Your note
Sign in to keep a private note on this question. Nothing you write is ever public.
JEE Main Organic Chemistry in other years
More JEE Main Organic Chemistry Questions
The molecular formula of benzene is:
2025
easy
mcq
Which of the following compounds will show optical isomerism?
2024
medium
mcq
The functional group in aldehydes is
2023
easy
mcq
In SN2 reactions, the rate of reaction depends on:
2023
medium
mcq
Which of the following is the IUPAC name of CH₃-CH=CH-CHO?
2023
easy
mcq