Q34 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2016 · Chemistry

The following compound which cannot be prepared by Wurtz reaction?

Correct answer
A
Methane
B
Ethane
C
Butane
D
Propane

Solution

Compounds containing two or more carbon atoms are prepared by Wurtz reaction. Thus, methane $\left(\mathrm{CH}_4\right)$ cannot be prepared by Wurtz reaction.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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