Question
Chemistry Question on Hydrocarbons
Wurtz reaction is not preferred for the preparation of alkanes containing odd number of carbon atoms. It is not possible to prepare alkanes with odd number of carbon atoms through Wurtz reaction.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Answer
If assertion is true but reason is false
Explanation
Solution
Wurtz reaction is not preferred for the preparation of alkanes containing odd number of carbon atoms since many side products are formed and a mixture of alkanes is formed because both alkyl halides react with each other and also with themselves.