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Consider the following compounds :
CH4,CH3-CH3,CH3OH,CH3-CH2-CH3,CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3



How many compounds can be prepared by Wurtz reaction in high yield?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsJEE Main
Solution:
2007 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 2
Only symmetrical alkanes are prepared using wurtz reaction.
So only CH3CH3 and CH3CHCH3|CHCH3|CH3 can be prepared using this reaction.

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