Q. Which of the following alkane cannot be made in good yield by Wurtz reaction ?
A) 2,3-Dimethylbutane
B) n-Heptane
C) n-Butane
D) n-Hexane
Explanation
[Solution] n-Heptane (odd number of C) requires two different alkyl halides, giving a mixture of products and a poor yield. Answer (2).
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