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If an ether solution containing 2- chloropentane and chloroethane is heated with sodium, how many different alkanes would result through Wurtz's reaction?

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If an ether solution containing 2- chloropentane and chloroethane is heated with sodium, six different alkanes would result through Wurtz's reaction.

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