Which one of the following alkane is NOT formed in Wurtz reaction?
a) Methane
b) ethanec) propane
d) butane
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4
Answer:
Propane is the answer.
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7
Answer:
(a) Methane
Explanation:
As per the question data,
Wurtz reaction is used for the preparation of only symmetrical alkanes and cannot be used for the synthesis for an unsymmetrical alkane. According to given options of the question, methane is the only alkane having one-carbon (it is also referred to the simplest alkane). The chemical formula for methane CH4. This means there is an absence of a C-C bond.
Hence, according to given options, methane is the only alkane cannot be obtained by Wurtz reaction.
Hence, the correct option is (a).
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