106wurtz reaction mainly occurs through SN2 type Mechanism after the formation of the free radical. But as tertiary halides do not have very high reactivity with SN2, hence if u try to perform wurtz, the elimination product dominates
Q) Why is Wurtz reaction not given by tert. alkyl halides?
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1Hey Asish.... i cud nt understand ur concept.... plz explain in a diff way...