Engineering
Chemistry
Alkane
Free radical
Question

Which of the following can't be produced by Wurtz reaction.

CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3

CH4

CH3CH2CH2CH3

CH3CH3

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Solution

R–R can be prepared by Wurtz.
R = –CH3 (smallest alkyl group)
H3C – CH3 is the smallest alkane, which can be prepared by Wurtz reaction.