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The preparation of which of the following alkanes by Wurtz reaction is not practicable ?
`(CH_3)_3C-C(CH_3)_3`

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Not practicable. Although it is a symmetrical alkane, its preparation requires a t-alkyl halide, `(CH_3)_3CX`, which does not participate in Wurtz reaction.
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