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What is the significance of the term "even number of carbon atoms"...

What is the significance of the term "even number of carbon atoms" in the context of the Wurtz reaction?

Options

  1. AIt indicates that the reaction only works for compounds with an even number of carbon atoms.
  2. BIt specifies that the product will always have two carbon atoms.
  3. CIt implies that the carbon-carbon bond formed is always a single bond.
  4. DIt highlights that the product will have a symmetric structure.

Correct answer

D. It highlights that the product will have a symmetric structure.

Step-by-step solution

In the Wurtz reaction, the term "even number of carbon atoms" indicates that the product will have a symmetric structure because two alkyl radicals combine to form a higher alkane.
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