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Which of the following alkane cannot be made in good yield by Wurtz reaction ?
Which of the following alkane cannot be made in good yield by Wurtz reaction ?
Updated On: Sep 3, 2024
2, 3 - Dimethylbutane
n - Heptane
n - Butane
n - Hexane
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The Correct option is B: n-Heptane
n-Heptane is an unsymmetrical alkane (Odd no. of carbon atoms). So it can not be made in good yield using Wurtz reaction.
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