Manipal MET2016ChemistryHydrocarbons
The following compound which cannot be prepared by Wurtz reaction?
Options
- AMethane
- BEthane
- CButane
- DPropane
Correct answer
A. Methane
Step-by-step solution
Compounds containing two or more carbon atoms are prepared by Wurtz reaction. Thus, methane ( CH ₄ ) cannot be prepared by Wurtz reaction.