Question

Why is Wurtz reaction not preferred for the preparation of alkanes
containing odd number of carbon atoms? Illustrate your answer by
taking one example.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Wurtz reaction is not preferred for the preparation of alkanes containing an 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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Answer 2

Answer:

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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