Question

which of the following alkane is not formal in wurtz reaction?
1.methane
2.ethane
3.butane
4.propane.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer to the question is methane.

Explanation:

Wurtz reaction is a very important reaction in organic chemistry.

In the Wurtz reaction, two alkyl halides are coupled to form higher alkanes.

General form:

2RX + 2Na ------> R-R + 2NaX

So, there should be a minimum of two carbon chains present to form an alkane product of the wurtz reaction.

Methane has only 1 carbon it can't be the product of Wurtz reaction.