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

A

`C_(2)H_(6)`

B

`C_(3)H_(6)`

C

`CH_(4)`

D

`C_(4)H_(10`

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C
In order to use Wurtz reaction for the preparation of alkanes, atleast two carbon atoms should be present Hence, `CH_(4)` cannot be prepared by Wurtz reaction.
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