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Q. Which of the following compounds CANNOT be prepared by Wurtz reaction?

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Solution:

Wurtz reaction is the process by the help of which symmetrical alkanes are obtained. In this process alkyl halides reacts with $Na/\text{dry ether}$ to form alkanes.
$2R-X+2Na\xrightarrow{\text{dry ether}} R-R+2NaX$
During this process carbon-carbon single bond is formed therefore methane cannot be formed.