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Railways RRB (Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician) Solved Paper-2 (2014)

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    By Wurtz reaction which alkane cannot be prepared?

    A)  Methane                     

    B)  Ethane

    C)  Propane                     

    D)  Butane

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    In Wurtz reaction, the hydrocarbon obtained contains double the carbon as the parent hydrocarbon derivative. Since, methane contains only a single carbon atom, it cannot be prepared by Wurtz reaction,


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