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COMEDK · Chemistry · 25. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Which of the product is not possible in Wurtz reaction?

  1. A Methane
  2. B Ethane
  3. C Propane
  4. D Butane
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(A) Methane

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The Wurtz reaction involves the coupling of two alkyl halide molecules in the presence of sodium metal and dry ether to form a symmetrical alkane with an even number of carbon atoms. The general reaction is \(2RX + 2Na \rightarrow R-R + 2NaX\). Since the reaction involves the…