Which of the following alkane cannot be made in good yield by Wurtz reaction?
- An-Hexane
- B2,3-Dimethylbutane
- Cn-Heptane
- Dn-Butane
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The Wurtz reaction is best suited for the preparation of symmetrical alkanes (even number of carbons). For asymmetrical alkanes like n-heptane (), a mixture of three different alkanes is formed, leading to a low yield and separation difficulties.