Question

Which of the following alkanes can be synthesized by the Wurtz reaction in good yield ?

• A. (CH3)2CH – CH2 – CH (CH3)2
• B. (CH3)2CH – CH2 – CH2 – CH (CH3)2
• C. CH3 – CH2 – C(CH3)2CH2 – CH3
• D. (CH3)3C – CH2 – CH2 – CH3

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

(CH3)2CH – CH2 – CH2 – CH (CH3)2

Answer 2

Symmetrical alkane with even no. of carbon atoms can be prepared by Wurtz reaction.