Engineering
Chemistry
The Carbon Family and Properties
Question

Choose the incorrect statement

Wurtz synthesis is not a good method for preparing propane.

Wurtz reaction is useful in increasing number of carbon in organic compound.

In Wurtz reaction, disproportionation can occur.

Tertiary alkyl halides fail to react during Wurtz reaction.

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Tertiary alkyl halides can take part in the reaction but prefers disproportionation so the yield of dimerized product will be less but it can show Wurtz reaction.

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