Wurtz-Fittig reaction

This reaction involves the conversion of [alkyl halide , aryl halide] to [hydrocarbon].

The specific reaction demonstrated here is of the conversion of [chlorobenzene & Na & chloromethane] to [toluene & NaCl] using catalyst [\ce{ Na in ether }].

It is significant in that [this reaction can be used to make larger hydrocarbons.]

Sample reaction

\ce{\downarrow Na in ether }

The reaction may not be balanced.