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Which of the following alkane cannot be made in good yield by Wurtz reaction? (NEET 2020)

A.n-hexane

B.2,3-Dimehtylbutane

C.n-Heptane✓ Correct

D.n-Butane

Explanation

Wurtz reaction is used for the preparation of higher alkanes containing even number of C-atoms. Thus this reaction cannot be used for the preparation of n-heptane

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