Railways Sample Paper RRBs Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician CBT STAGE-I Sample Paper-8

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    Wurtz reaction which alkane cannot be prepared?

    A)  Methane          

    B)  Ethane

    C)  Propane           

    D)  Butane

    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.


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