Which is the correct option for the following reaction?
$ 2 CH_3 CH_2 Br \xrightarrow{2 Na / \text{Dry ether}} ? $

  • A
    Wurtz reaction; $CH_3 CH_2 CH_2 CH_3$
  • B
    Wurtz-Fittig reaction; $CH_3 CH_2 CH_2 CH_3$
  • C
    Wurtz reaction; $CH_3 CH_2 CH_2 CH_2 CH_3$
  • D
    Wurtz-Fittig reaction; $CH_3 CH_2 CH_2 CH_2 CH_3$

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