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When neopentyl bromide is subjected to Wurtz reaction, the product formed is

A

2,24,4- tetramethylhexane

B

2,2,4,4-tetramethylpentane

C

2,25,5- tetramethylhexane

D

2,2,3,3-tetramethylhexane

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C
In Wurtz reaction, alkyl halide is obtained when an alkane contain double the number of carbon atoms as parent compound.
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