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Which of the fallowing compounds can be best prepared by wurtz-reaction?

A

Iso-butane

B

n-butane

C

n-pentane

D

Iso-pentane

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The correct Answer is:
B
`2CH_(3) - CH_(2) - Cl underset("Dry ether")overset("Na")rarr CH_(3) - CH_(2) - CH_(2) - CH_(3)`
Open chain alkane product having even number of carbons and symmetrical can be achieved by Wurtz reaction.
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