JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2005 - No. 22)
Which one of the following methods is neither meant for the synthesis nor for
separation of amines?
Hinsberg method
Hofmann method
Wurtz reaction
Curtius reaction
Explanation
Wurtz reaction is for the preparation of hydrocarbons from alkyl halide
$$RX + 2Na + XR\buildrel \, \over \longrightarrow R - R + 2NaX$$
$$RX + 2Na + XR\buildrel \, \over \longrightarrow R - R + 2NaX$$