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Wurtz Reaction Mechanism

NEET asked Wurtz Reaction Mechanism twice, in 2018 and 2020: 2 of the 1,875 questions in the 10 papers from 2017–2026. It belongs to Hydrocarbons (Alkanes), in Hydrocarbons (Chemistry). The longest wait between two papers asking it was 2 years.

Updated 2026-10-08

Times asked: 2; in 2017–2026
Papers: 2; of 10
First asked: 2018; last in 2020
Chance next paper: 4%; calibrated historical rate

Questions on this idea, by paper

2017–2026. 2018 and 2020.

How NEET framed it

One-line MCQ is the usual form. Skill tested: application.

Identify hydrocarbon from reaction sequence
Identify alkane not made by reaction

Chance asked next paper 4%

Every question

All 2 questions

From the official NEET UG papers, newest first. Open one for the full question, the options and the official answer.

2020 Q 134 Which of the following alkane cannot be made in good yield by Wurtz reaction ? One-line MCQ \cdot Medium 2018 Q 62 Hydrocarbon (A) reacts with bromine by substitution to form an alkyl bromide which by Wurtz reaction is converted to gaseous hydrocarbon\dots One-line MCQ \cdot Medium

Papers: NEET 2018, NEET 2020.

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