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cannot be prepared by wurtz reaction.

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Methane
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Ethane
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Butane
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Solution

The correct option is A Methane
Wurtz reaction involves the condensation of two molecules of alkyl halides in the presence of sodium and dry ether.
Methane cannot be prepared in this method because cannot form condensation product due to the presence of a single carbon atom.

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