Synthesis of Alkanes Last updated Jan 23, 2023 Save as PDF Index Front Matter Page ID865 ( \newcommand{\kernel}{\mathrm{null}\,}\) Topic hierarchyCorey-House ReactionCorey-House Reaction is also called as 'coupling of alkyl halides with organo metallic compounds'. It is a better method than Wurtz reaction. An alkyl halides and a lithium dialkyl copper are reacted to give a higher hydrocarbonWurtz reactionWurtz reaction is coupling of haloalkanes using sodium metal in solvent like dry ether.