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The hydrocarbon that cannot be prepared effectively by Wurtz reaction
ChemistryHydrocarbonsCOMEDKCOMEDK 2021
Options:
  • A

  • B

  • C

  • D

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Wurtz reaction is used to prepare symmetrical alkanes having even number of carbon atoms. Option (b) contains an alkane with odd number of carbon atoms. Thus, it can be prepared by Wurtz reactions.

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