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Which one of the following cannot be prepared by Wurtz reaction ?

A

`CH_(4)`

B

`C_(6)H_(6)`

C

`C_(3)H_(8)`

D

`C_(4)H_(10)`

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The correct Answer is:
a
`CH_(4)` has only one carbon atom, hence it can't be prepared by Wurtz reaction, which involves two molecules of alkyl halide.
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