Q. Which of the following alkane cannot be made in good yield by Wurtz reaction ?

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Solution:

-butane, -hexane, -dimethylbutane are symmetrical alkanes. Such alkanes are prepared in good yield by Wurtz reaction as these require single alkyl halide for their preparation.




-heptane is an unsymmetrical alkane that requires two different alkyl halides for its preparation. This will form three different alkanes, thus, lowering the yield of required alkane.