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What is the mechanism of the Wurtz reaction?
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A Free radical mechanism coupling alkyl halides
B Nucleophilic substitution
C Electrophilic addition
D Elimination
Explanation

The Wurtz reaction uses sodium metal to couple two alkyl halide molecules via a free radical mechanism: 2R-X + 2Na -> R-R + 2NaX.

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