GKFix MCQ Question

Why is moisture detrimental to the success of Wurtz-Fittig and Fittig reactions?

• A. It protonates the organic halides, making them less reactive.
• B. It reacts with sodium metal, consuming the reagent needed for the organic coupling.
• C. It causes the organic halides to polymerize.
• D. It inhibits the formation of the carbon-carbon bond.