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(a) Wurtz reaction is not preferred for preparing unsymmetrical alkanes.
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Explanation:Wurtz reaction is not preferred for the preparation of alkanes containing odd number of carbon atoms due to the formation of side products. For example, by starting with 1 -bromopropane and 1 - bromobutane, hexane and octane are the side products besides heptane.
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Wurtz reaction not preferred for the preparation of alkane containing an odd number of carbon atoms due to the formation of a number of products. ... This reaction is preceded by an ionic and free radical mechanism. Pure even numbers of carbon atoms of alkane are not formed.
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