RRB Technician 2014 Ques 47
Question: By Wurtz reaction which alkane cannot be prepared?
Options:
A) Methane
B) Ethane
C) Propane
D) Butane
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- In Wurtz reaction, the hydrocarbon obtained contains double the carbon as the parent hydrocarbon derivative. Since, methane contains only a single carbon atom, it cannot be prepared by Wurtz reaction,
BETA
