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Which of the following is true regarding the Wurtz reaction?

Options

  1. AIt is an oxidation reaction.
  2. BIt can be used to prepare aldehydes.
  3. CIt is not suitable for synthesizing higher alkanes.
  4. DIt is a coupling reaction for alkyl groups.

Correct answer

D. It is a coupling reaction for alkyl groups.

Step-by-step solution

The Wurtz reaction is a coupling reaction that allows two alkyl groups to combine to form a higher alkane. It is not an oxidation reaction and is not used for aldehyde synthesis.

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