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💡 Solution & Explanation

Correct option: \(\text{C}\). Preparation methods are selected by the target hydrocarbon: elimination forms alkenes/alkynes, reduction gives more saturated products, and coupling reactions build larger carbon skeletons. Recovered question text: 18. Whihc of the following alkyl halides is not suitable for Corey-House synthesis of alkanes – (A) CH l (B) C H Br (C) CH CH CH CH l (D) (CH ) CBr 3 2 5 3 2 2 2 3 3