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A mixture of propyl iodide and ethyl iod...

A mixture of propyl iodide and ethyl iodide is subjected to Wurtz reaction. Which of the following hydrocarbons is not formed during the reaction ?

A

butane

B

propane

C

pentane

D

hexane

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The correct Answer is:
B
`Et - I + CH_(3) - CH_(2) - CH_(2) - I underset(DE)overset(Na)(rarr) Et - Et + CH_(3) - CH_(2) - CH_(2) - Et` + hexane
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