Why is Wurtz reaction not preferred for the preparation of alkanes containing odd number of carbon atoms ? Illustrate with one example.

Palmitic acid contains - number of carbon atoms

In Wurtz reaction, in the preparation of alkanes, metallic sodium acts as

Explain Wurtz reaction with one example.

With increase in number of carbon atoms in alkanes, the physical state changes

Why oxidation of a ketone gives carboxylic acid(s) with less number of carbon atoms?

The least number of carbon atoms in alkane forming chain isomers is

Which of the following contains same number of carbon atoms as are in 6.0g of carbon (C-12)?

Hydrocarbons containing at least one triple bond between carbon atoms are called

Compare the number of hydrogen atoms per carbon atom of an arene with that of an alkane, having same number of carbon atoms.

(A) Melting point of carboxylic acids with even number of carbon atoms is higher than the next higher or lower carboxylic acid with odd number of carbon atoms. (R) Carboxylic acid with even number of carbon atoms fit closely in the crystal lattice as compared to acids with odd number of carbon atoms.