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Which of the following alkane cannot be made in good yield by Wurtz reaction?

  1. A
    n-Hexane
  2. B
    2,3-Dimethylbutane
  3. C
    n-Heptane
  4. D
    n-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.

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Which of the following alkane cannot be made in good yield by Wurtz reaction?
A
n-Hexane
B
2,3-Dimethylbutane
C
n-Heptane
D
n-Butane

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